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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,707.89, 58,061.91 and 10,628.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,707.89, 58,061.91 and 10,628.33 is: 15,942.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,707.89 : 58,061.91 = 10,628.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,707.89/58,061.91 = 10,628.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,707.89x = 58,061.91 × 10,628.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,707.89x = 617,100,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,100,849.60/38,707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,942.51

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