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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,327.53, 57,499.94 and 11,675.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,327.53, 57,499.94 and 11,675.90 is: 17,516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,327.53 : 57,499.94 = 11,675.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,327.53/57,499.94 = 11,675.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,327.53x = 57,499.94 × 11,675.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,327.53x = 671,363,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,363,549.45/38,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,516.48

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