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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,708.82, 58,072.98 and 11,006.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,708.82, 58,072.98 and 11,006.82 is: 16,513.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,708.82 : 58,072.98 = 11,006.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,708.82/58,072.98 = 11,006.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,708.82x = 58,072.98 × 11,006.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,708.82x = 639,198,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,198,837.72/38,708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,513.00

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