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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,725.28, 58,086.70 and 11,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,725.28, 58,086.70 and 11,023.28 is: 16,534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,725.28 : 58,086.70 = 11,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,725.28/58,086.70 = 11,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,725.28x = 58,086.70 × 11,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,725.28x = 640,305,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,305,958.38/38,725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,534.57

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