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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.49, 57,041.82 and 11,732.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.49, 57,041.82 and 11,732.19 is: 17,598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.49 : 57,041.82 = 11,732.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.49/57,041.82 = 11,732.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.49x = 57,041.82 × 11,732.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.49x = 669,225,470.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,225,470.19/38,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.47

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