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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.27, 57,311.61 and 17,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.27, 57,311.61 and 17,159.22 is: 25,728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.27 : 57,311.61 = 17,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.27/57,311.61 = 17,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.27x = 57,311.61 × 17,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.27x = 983,422,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,422,524.54/38,223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,728.37

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