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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,024.49, 57,037.32 and 11,729.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,024.49, 57,037.32 and 11,729.19 is: 17,593.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,024.49 : 57,037.32 = 11,729.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,024.49/57,037.32 = 11,729.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,024.49x = 57,037.32 × 11,729.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,024.49x = 669,001,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,001,563.37/38,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,593.97

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