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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691.93, 58,033.35 and 10,614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691.93, 58,033.35 and 10,614.82 is: 15,920.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691.93 : 58,033.35 = 10,614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691.93/58,033.35 = 10,614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691.93x = 58,033.35 × 10,614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691.93x = 616,013,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,013,564.25/38,691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,920.98

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