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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,179.20, 57,287.91 and 17,134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,179.20, 57,287.91 and 17,134.29 is: 25,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,179.20 : 57,287.91 = 17,134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,179.20/57,287.91 = 17,134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,179.20x = 57,287.91 × 17,134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,179.20x = 981,587,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,587,663.43/38,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.01

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