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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,190.30, 57,262.44 and 17,126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,190.30, 57,262.44 and 17,126.54 is: 25,679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,190.30 : 57,262.44 = 17,126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,190.30/57,262.44 = 17,126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,190.30x = 57,262.44 × 17,126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,190.30x = 980,707,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,707,182.85/38,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,679.48

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