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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,008.68, 57,013.20 and 11,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,008.68, 57,013.20 and 11,710.08 is: 17,565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,008.68 : 57,013.20 = 11,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,008.68/57,013.20 = 11,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,008.68x = 57,013.20 × 11,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,008.68x = 667,629,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,629,133.06/38,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.18

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