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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,184.61, 57,253.89 and 17,120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,184.61, 57,253.89 and 17,120.83 is: 25,670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,184.61 : 57,253.89 = 17,120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,184.61/57,253.89 = 17,120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,184.61x = 57,253.89 × 17,120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,184.61x = 980,234,117.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,234,117.53/38,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.92

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