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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,190.81, 57,281.97 and 11,893.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,190.81, 57,281.97 and 11,893.35 is: 17,838.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,190.81 : 57,281.97 = 11,893.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,190.81/57,281.97 = 11,893.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,190.81x = 57,281.97 × 11,893.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,190.81x = 681,274,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,274,517.90/38,190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,838.70

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