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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,235.24, 57,352.84 and 11,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,235.24, 57,352.84 and 11,942.24 is: 17,913.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,235.24 : 57,352.84 = 11,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,235.24/57,352.84 = 11,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,235.24x = 57,352.84 × 11,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,235.24x = 684,921,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,921,063.34/38,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,913.35

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