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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,189.99, 57,261.97 and 17,126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,189.99, 57,261.97 and 17,126.22 is: 25,679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,189.99 : 57,261.97 = 17,126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,189.99/57,261.97 = 17,126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,189.99x = 57,261.97 × 17,126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,189.99x = 980,681,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,681,095.85/38,189.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,679.01

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