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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,401, 57,604.80 and 10,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,401, 57,604.80 and 10,699 is: 16,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,401 : 57,604.80 = 10,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,401/57,604.80 = 10,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,401x = 57,604.80 × 10,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,401x = 616,313,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,313,755.20/38,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,049.42

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