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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,999.16, 56,996.58 and 10,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,999.16, 56,996.58 and 10,295 is: 15,441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,999.16 : 56,996.58 = 10,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,999.16/56,996.58 = 10,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,999.16x = 56,996.58 × 10,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,999.16x = 586,779,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,779,791.10/37,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,441.91

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