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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.40, 57,276.52 and 17,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.40, 57,276.52 and 17,134.08 is: 25,706.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.40 : 57,276.52 = 17,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.40/57,276.52 = 17,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.40x = 57,276.52 × 17,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.40x = 981,380,475.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,380,475.80/38,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.47

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