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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,182.48, 57,250.70 and 17,118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,182.48, 57,250.70 and 17,118.71 is: 25,667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,182.48 : 57,250.70 = 17,118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,182.48/57,250.70 = 17,118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,182.48x = 57,250.70 × 17,118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,182.48x = 980,058,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,058,037.64/38,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,667.74

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