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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,712.63, 58,068.82 and 10,632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,712.63, 58,068.82 and 10,632.72 is: 15,949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,712.63 : 58,068.82 = 10,632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,712.63/58,068.82 = 10,632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,712.63x = 58,068.82 × 10,632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,712.63x = 617,429,503.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,429,503.79/38,712.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,949.05

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