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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,731.16, 58,098.90 and 11,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,731.16, 58,098.90 and 11,027 is: 16,541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,731.16 : 58,098.90 = 11,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,731.16/58,098.90 = 11,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,731.16x = 58,098.90 × 11,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,731.16x = 640,656,570.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,656,570.30/38,731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,541.11

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