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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,184.33, 57,253.46 and 17,120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,184.33, 57,253.46 and 17,120.55 is: 25,670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,184.33 : 57,253.46 = 17,120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,184.33/57,253.46 = 17,120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,184.33x = 57,253.46 × 17,120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,184.33x = 980,210,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,210,782.13/38,184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.50

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