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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691.92, 58,033.34 and 10,614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691.92, 58,033.34 and 10,614.82 is: 15,920.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691.92 : 58,033.34 = 10,614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691.92/58,033.34 = 10,614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691.92x = 58,033.34 × 10,614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691.92x = 616,013,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,013,458.10/38,691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,920.98

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