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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,231.46, 57,354.36 and 17,170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,231.46, 57,354.36 and 17,170.98 is: 25,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,231.46 : 57,354.36 = 17,170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,231.46/57,354.36 = 17,170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,231.46x = 57,354.36 × 17,170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,231.46x = 984,830,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,830,568.47/38,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,759.69

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