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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,726.64, 58,082.97 and 10,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,726.64, 58,082.97 and 10,263.78 is: 15,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,726.64 : 58,082.97 = 10,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,726.64/58,082.97 = 10,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,726.64x = 58,082.97 × 10,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,726.64x = 596,150,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,150,825.83/38,726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,393.82

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