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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.26, 57,036.44 and 11,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.26, 57,036.44 and 11,366.30 is: 17,050.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.26 : 57,036.44 = 11,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.26/57,036.44 = 11,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.26x = 57,036.44 × 11,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.26x = 648,293,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,293,231.14/38,022.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,050.36

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