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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,067.68, 57,106.98 and 11,774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,067.68, 57,106.98 and 11,774.46 is: 17,663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,067.68 : 57,106.98 = 11,774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,067.68/57,106.98 = 11,774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,067.68x = 57,106.98 × 11,774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,067.68x = 672,403,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,403,851.73/38,067.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.38

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