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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,707.13, 58,060.79 and 10,627.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,707.13, 58,060.79 and 10,627.58 is: 15,941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,707.13 : 58,060.79 = 10,627.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,707.13/58,060.79 = 10,627.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,707.13x = 58,060.79 × 10,627.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,707.13x = 617,045,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,045,426.85/38,707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,941.39

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