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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,249.18, 57,353.95 and 17,171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,249.18, 57,353.95 and 17,171.06 is: 25,747.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,249.18 : 57,353.95 = 17,171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,249.18/57,353.95 = 17,171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,249.18x = 57,353.95 × 17,171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,249.18x = 984,828,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,828,116.69/38,249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,747.69

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