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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,730.16, 58,097.40 and 11,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,730.16, 58,097.40 and 11,026 is: 16,539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,730.16 : 58,097.40 = 11,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,730.16/58,097.40 = 11,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,730.16x = 58,097.40 × 11,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,730.16x = 640,581,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,581,932.40/38,730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,539.61

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