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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,099.64, 57,149.76 and 11,804.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,099.64, 57,149.76 and 11,804.22 is: 17,706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,099.64 : 57,149.76 = 11,804.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,099.64/57,149.76 = 11,804.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,099.64x = 57,149.76 × 11,804.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,099.64x = 674,608,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,608,339.99/38,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,706.42

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