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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,720.54, 58,082.96 and 11,016.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,720.54, 58,082.96 and 11,016.38 is: 16,525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,720.54 : 58,082.96 = 11,016.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,720.54/58,082.96 = 11,016.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,720.54x = 58,082.96 × 11,016.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,720.54x = 639,863,696.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,863,696.01/38,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.18

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