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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,171.26, 57,263.02 and 11,882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,171.26, 57,263.02 and 11,882.08 is: 17,825.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,171.26 : 57,263.02 = 11,882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,171.26/57,263.02 = 11,882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,171.26x = 57,263.02 × 11,882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,171.26x = 680,403,784.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,403,784.68/38,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.03

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