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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,730.54, 58,089.72 and 10,652.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,730.54, 58,089.72 and 10,652.70 is: 15,977.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,730.54 : 58,089.72 = 10,652.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,730.54/58,089.72 = 10,652.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,730.54x = 58,089.72 × 10,652.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,730.54x = 618,812,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,812,360.24/38,730.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.37

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