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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,183.72, 57,252.57 and 17,119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,183.72, 57,252.57 and 17,119.95 is: 25,669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,183.72 : 57,252.57 = 17,119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,183.72/57,252.57 = 17,119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,183.72x = 57,252.57 × 17,119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,183.72x = 980,161,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,161,135.77/38,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.61

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