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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,296.08, 57,451.41 and 11,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,296.08, 57,451.41 and 11,993.76 is: 17,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,296.08 : 57,451.41 = 11,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,296.08/57,451.41 = 11,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,296.08x = 57,451.41 × 11,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,296.08x = 689,058,423.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,058,423.20/38,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.92

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