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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,036.56, 57,051.24 and 11,734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,036.56, 57,051.24 and 11,734.24 is: 17,600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,036.56 : 57,051.24 = 11,734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,036.56/57,051.24 = 11,734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,036.56x = 57,051.24 × 11,734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,036.56x = 669,452,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,452,942.46/38,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,600.25

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