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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,004.84, 56,997.28 and 11,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,004.84, 56,997.28 and 11,344.56 is: 17,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,004.84 : 56,997.28 = 11,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,004.84/56,997.28 = 11,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,004.84x = 56,997.28 × 11,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,004.84x = 646,609,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,609,062.80/38,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.86

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