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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,709.59, 58,074.08 and 11,007.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,709.59, 58,074.08 and 11,007.59 is: 16,514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,709.59 : 58,074.08 = 11,007.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,709.59/58,074.08 = 11,007.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,709.59x = 58,074.08 × 11,007.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,709.59x = 639,255,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,255,316.86/38,709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.14

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