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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,183.32, 57,251.96 and 17,119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,183.32, 57,251.96 and 17,119.55 is: 25,669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,183.32 : 57,251.96 = 17,119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,183.32/57,251.96 = 17,119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,183.32x = 57,251.96 × 17,119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,183.32x = 980,127,913.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,127,913.55/38,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.01

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