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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.82, 57,350.73 and 11,940.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.82, 57,350.73 and 11,940.82 is: 17,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.82 : 57,350.73 = 11,940.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.82/57,350.73 = 11,940.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.82x = 57,350.73 × 11,940.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.82x = 684,814,645.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,814,645.20/38,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,911.23

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