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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.94, 57,419.91 and 11,986.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.94, 57,419.91 and 11,986.73 is: 17,980.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.94 : 57,419.91 = 11,986.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.94/57,419.91 = 11,986.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.94x = 57,419.91 × 11,986.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.94x = 688,277,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,277,242.72/38,279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,980.10

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