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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,180.85, 57,248.26 and 17,117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,180.85, 57,248.26 and 17,117.07 is: 25,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,180.85 : 57,248.26 = 17,117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,180.85/57,248.26 = 17,117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,180.85x = 57,248.26 × 17,117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,180.85x = 979,922,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,922,473.80/38,180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,665.29

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