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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.46, 57,995.73 and 10,959.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.46, 57,995.73 and 10,959.18 is: 16,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.46 : 57,995.73 = 10,959.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.46/57,995.73 = 10,959.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.46x = 57,995.73 × 10,959.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.46x = 635,585,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,585,644.30/38,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.20

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