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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,710.24, 58,074.96 and 11,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,710.24, 58,074.96 and 11,008 is: 16,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,710.24 : 58,074.96 = 11,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,710.24/58,074.96 = 11,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,710.24x = 58,074.96 × 11,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,710.24x = 639,289,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,289,159.68/38,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.73

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