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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,709.09, 58,063.59 and 10,629.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,709.09, 58,063.59 and 10,629.45 is: 15,944.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,709.09 : 58,063.59 = 10,629.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,709.09/58,063.59 = 10,629.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,709.09x = 58,063.59 × 10,629.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,709.09x = 617,184,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,184,026.73/38,709.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.16

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