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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.87, 57,996.34 and 10,961.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.87, 57,996.34 and 10,961.87 is: 16,442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.87 : 57,996.34 = 10,961.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.87/57,996.34 = 10,961.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.87x = 57,996.34 × 10,961.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.87x = 635,748,022.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,748,022.17/38,663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,442.95

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