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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,241.96, 57,353.16 and 11,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,241.96, 57,353.16 and 11,933.16 is: 17,896.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,241.96 : 57,353.16 = 11,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,241.96/57,353.16 = 11,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,241.96x = 57,353.16 × 11,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,241.96x = 684,404,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,404,434.79/38,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,896.69

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