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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,629.95, 57,953.96 and 11,974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,629.95, 57,953.96 and 11,974.54 is: 17,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,629.95 : 57,953.96 = 11,974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,629.95/57,953.96 = 11,974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,629.95x = 57,953.96 × 11,974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,629.95x = 693,972,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,972,012.18/38,629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,964.61

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