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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,709.89, 58,064.91 and 10,630.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,709.89, 58,064.91 and 10,630.33 is: 15,945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,709.89 : 58,064.91 = 10,630.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,709.89/58,064.91 = 10,630.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,709.89x = 58,064.91 × 10,630.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,709.89x = 617,249,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,249,154.72/38,709.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,945.52

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