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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,645.56, 57,976.64 and 11,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,645.56, 57,976.64 and 11,991 is: 17,989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,645.56 : 57,976.64 = 11,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,645.56/57,976.64 = 11,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,645.56x = 57,976.64 × 11,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,645.56x = 695,197,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,197,890.24/38,645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.08

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