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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,729.77, 58,087.66 and 10,266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,729.77, 58,087.66 and 10,266.91 is: 15,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,729.77 : 58,087.66 = 10,266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,729.77/58,087.66 = 10,266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,729.77x = 58,087.66 × 10,266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,729.77x = 596,380,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,380,461.23/38,729.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,398.50

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