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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,707.74, 58,062.15 and 11,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,707.74, 58,062.15 and 11,005.74 is: 16,508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,707.74 : 58,062.15 = 11,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,707.74/58,062.15 = 11,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,707.74x = 58,062.15 × 11,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,707.74x = 639,016,926.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,016,926.74/38,707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.76

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