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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,708.89, 58,063.41 and 10,629.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,708.89, 58,063.41 and 10,629.33 is: 15,944.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,708.89 : 58,063.41 = 10,629.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,708.89/58,063.41 = 10,629.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,708.89x = 58,063.41 × 10,629.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,708.89x = 617,175,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,175,145.82/38,708.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.02

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