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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.72, 57,238.08 and 11,865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.72, 57,238.08 and 11,865.12 is: 17,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.72 : 57,238.08 = 11,865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.72/57,238.08 = 11,865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.72x = 57,238.08 × 11,865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.72x = 679,136,687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,136,687.77/38,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,797.68

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