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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,674.76, 58,012.13 and 10,594.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,674.76, 58,012.13 and 10,594.95 is: 15,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,674.76 : 58,012.13 = 10,594.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,674.76/58,012.13 = 10,594.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,674.76x = 58,012.13 × 10,594.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,674.76x = 614,635,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,635,563.77/38,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.42

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