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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,004.80, 56,998.40 and 11,348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,004.80, 56,998.40 and 11,348.42 is: 17,020.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,004.80 : 56,998.40 = 11,348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,004.80/56,998.40 = 11,348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,004.80x = 56,998.40 × 11,348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,004.80x = 646,841,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,841,440.79/38,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.00

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