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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,247.17, 57,350.96 and 17,169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,247.17, 57,350.96 and 17,169.06 is: 25,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,247.17 : 57,350.96 = 17,169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,247.17/57,350.96 = 17,169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,247.17x = 57,350.96 × 17,169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,247.17x = 984,661,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,661,987.45/38,247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,744.70

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