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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.08, 57,218.64 and 11,862.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.08, 57,218.64 and 11,862.96 is: 17,788.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.08 : 57,218.64 = 11,862.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.08/57,218.64 = 11,862.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.08x = 57,218.64 × 11,862.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.08x = 678,782,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,782,437.57/38,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,788.69

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