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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.94, 57,265.41 and 11,881.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.94, 57,265.41 and 11,881.69 is: 17,822.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.94 : 57,265.41 = 11,881.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.94/57,265.41 = 11,881.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.94x = 57,265.41 × 11,881.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.94x = 680,409,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,409,849.34/38,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,822.54

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