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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,711.63, 58,067.33 and 10,631.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,711.63, 58,067.33 and 10,631.72 is: 15,947.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,711.63 : 58,067.33 = 10,631.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,711.63/58,067.33 = 10,631.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,711.63x = 58,067.33 × 10,631.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,711.63x = 617,355,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,355,250.21/38,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,947.54

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