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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,710.44, 58,069.26 and 10,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,710.44, 58,069.26 and 10,630.80 is: 15,947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,710.44 : 58,069.26 = 10,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,710.44/58,069.26 = 10,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,710.44x = 58,069.26 × 10,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,710.44x = 617,322,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,322,689.21/38,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,947.19

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