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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.62, 57,348.41 and 11,935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.62, 57,348.41 and 11,935.35 is: 17,902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.62 : 57,348.41 = 11,935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.62/57,348.41 = 11,935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.62x = 57,348.41 × 11,935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.62x = 684,473,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,473,285.62/38,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,902.39

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