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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,182.86, 57,251.26 and 17,119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,182.86, 57,251.26 and 17,119.08 is: 25,668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,182.86 : 57,251.26 = 17,119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,182.86/57,251.26 = 17,119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,182.86x = 57,251.26 × 17,119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,182.86x = 980,088,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,088,900.04/38,182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,668.29

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