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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.72, 57,106.18 and 11,774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.72, 57,106.18 and 11,774.96 is: 17,662.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.72 : 57,106.18 = 11,774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.72/57,106.18 = 11,774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.72x = 57,106.18 × 11,774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.72x = 672,422,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,422,985.25/38,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.93

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