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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.49, 57,034.32 and 11,727.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.49, 57,034.32 and 11,727.19 is: 17,590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.49 : 57,034.32 = 11,727.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.49/57,034.32 = 11,727.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.49x = 57,034.32 × 11,727.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.49x = 668,852,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,852,307.16/38,022.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.97

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