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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.70, 57,350.55 and 11,941.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.70, 57,350.55 and 11,941.10 is: 17,911.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.70 : 57,350.55 = 11,941.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.70/57,350.55 = 11,941.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.70x = 57,350.55 × 11,941.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.70x = 684,828,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,828,652.61/38,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,911.65

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