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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,708.96, 58,068.48 and 11,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,708.96, 58,068.48 and 11,007.68 is: 16,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,708.96 : 58,068.48 = 11,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,708.96/58,068.48 = 11,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,708.96x = 58,068.48 × 11,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,708.96x = 639,199,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,199,245.93/38,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,512.95

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