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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,042.16, 57,068.70 and 11,749.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,042.16, 57,068.70 and 11,749.14 is: 17,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,042.16 : 57,068.70 = 11,749.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,042.16/57,068.70 = 11,749.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,042.16x = 57,068.70 × 11,749.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,042.16x = 670,508,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,508,145.92/38,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.40

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