Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,708.60, 58,052.35 and 10,622
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,708.60, 58,052.35 and 10,622 is: 15,930.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,708.60 : 58,052.35 = 10,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,708.60/58,052.35 = 10,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,708.60x = 58,052.35 × 10,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,708.60x = 616,632,061.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,632,061.70/38,708.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,930.10
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