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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,253.69, 57,395.66 and 17,188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,253.69, 57,395.66 and 17,188.02 is: 25,788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,253.69 : 57,395.66 = 17,188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,253.69/57,395.66 = 17,188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,253.69x = 57,395.66 × 17,188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,253.69x = 986,517,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,517,666.05/38,253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,788.82

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