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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,193.59, 57,290.42 and 11,898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,193.59, 57,290.42 and 11,898.34 is: 17,847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,193.59 : 57,290.42 = 11,898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,193.59/57,290.42 = 11,898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,193.59x = 57,290.42 × 11,898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,193.59x = 681,660,782.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,660,782.42/38,193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,847.52

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