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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.62, 57,094.89 and 11,766.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.62, 57,094.89 and 11,766.41 is: 17,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.62 : 57,094.89 = 11,766.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.62/57,094.89 = 11,766.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.62x = 57,094.89 × 11,766.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.62x = 671,801,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,801,599.17/38,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.30

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