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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,068.72, 57,104.68 and 11,773.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,068.72, 57,104.68 and 11,773.96 is: 17,661.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,068.72 : 57,104.68 = 11,773.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,068.72/57,104.68 = 11,773.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,068.72x = 57,104.68 × 11,773.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,068.72x = 672,348,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,348,218.13/38,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,661.43

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