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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,230.73, 57,346.09 and 11,937.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,230.73, 57,346.09 and 11,937.72 is: 17,906.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,230.73 : 57,346.09 = 11,937.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,230.73/57,346.09 = 11,937.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,230.73x = 57,346.09 × 11,937.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,230.73x = 684,581,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,581,750.72/38,230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,906.58

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