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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,183.54, 57,252.20 and 17,119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,183.54, 57,252.20 and 17,119.67 is: 25,669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,183.54 : 57,252.20 = 17,119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,183.54/57,252.20 = 17,119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,183.54x = 57,252.20 × 17,119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,183.54x = 980,138,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,138,398.91/38,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.14

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