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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,235.54, 57,372.08 and 17,190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,235.54, 57,372.08 and 17,190.43 is: 25,794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,235.54 : 57,372.08 = 17,190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,235.54/57,372.08 = 17,190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,235.54x = 57,372.08 × 17,190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,235.54x = 986,250,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,250,725.19/38,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,794.08

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