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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,183.22, 57,251.82 and 17,119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,183.22, 57,251.82 and 17,119.45 is: 25,668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,183.22 : 57,251.82 = 17,119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,183.22/57,251.82 = 17,119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,183.22x = 57,251.82 × 17,119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,183.22x = 980,119,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,119,669.90/38,183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,668.86

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