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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,639, 57,958.50 and 10,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,639, 57,958.50 and 10,937 is: 16,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,639 : 57,958.50 = 10,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,639/57,958.50 = 10,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,639x = 57,958.50 × 10,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,639x = 633,892,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,892,114.50/38,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,405.50

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