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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.83, 57,347.54 and 17,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.83, 57,347.54 and 17,166.80 is: 25,741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.83 : 57,347.54 = 17,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.83/57,347.54 = 17,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.83x = 57,347.54 × 17,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.83x = 984,473,377.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,473,377.10/38,244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,741.35

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