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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,174.40, 57,273.52 and 17,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,174.40, 57,273.52 and 17,132.08 is: 25,703.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,174.40 : 57,273.52 = 17,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,174.40/57,273.52 = 17,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,174.40x = 57,273.52 × 17,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,174.40x = 981,214,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,214,526.52/38,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,703.47

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