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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,056.93, 57,090.86 and 11,763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,056.93, 57,090.86 and 11,763.72 is: 17,647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,056.93 : 57,090.86 = 11,763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,056.93/57,090.86 = 11,763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,056.93x = 57,090.86 × 11,763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,056.93x = 671,600,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,600,891.60/38,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,647.27

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