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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,708.38, 58,062.66 and 10,628.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,708.38, 58,062.66 and 10,628.82 is: 15,943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,708.38 : 58,062.66 = 10,628.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,708.38/58,062.66 = 10,628.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,708.38x = 58,062.66 × 10,628.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,708.38x = 617,137,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,137,561.86/38,708.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,943.25

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