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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.78, 57,033.54 and 11,368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.78, 57,033.54 and 11,368.83 is: 17,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.78 : 57,033.54 = 11,368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.78/57,033.54 = 11,368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.78x = 57,033.54 × 11,368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.78x = 648,404,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,404,620.56/38,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,053.06

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