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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,161.26, 57,243.06 and 11,866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,161.26, 57,243.06 and 11,866.14 is: 17,799.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,161.26 : 57,243.06 = 11,866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,161.26/57,243.06 = 11,866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,161.26x = 57,243.06 × 11,866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,161.26x = 679,254,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,254,163.99/38,161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,799.57

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