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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,191.28, 57,287.35 and 11,537.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,191.28, 57,287.35 and 11,537.49 is: 17,306.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,191.28 : 57,287.35 = 11,537.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,191.28/57,287.35 = 11,537.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,191.28x = 57,287.35 × 11,537.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,191.28x = 660,951,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,951,953.18/38,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,306.36

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