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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.58, 57,094.85 and 11,766.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.58, 57,094.85 and 11,766.38 is: 17,651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.58 : 57,094.85 = 11,766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.58/57,094.85 = 11,766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.58x = 57,094.85 × 11,766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.58x = 671,799,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,799,445.08/38,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.26

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