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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,183.61, 57,252.39 and 17,119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,183.61, 57,252.39 and 17,119.83 is: 25,669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,183.61 : 57,252.39 = 17,119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,183.61/57,252.39 = 17,119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,183.61x = 57,252.39 × 17,119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,183.61x = 980,151,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,151,183.89/38,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.42

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