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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,732.59, 58,097.67 and 11,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,732.59, 58,097.67 and 11,030.59 is: 16,545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,732.59 : 58,097.67 = 11,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,732.59/58,097.67 = 11,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,732.59x = 58,097.67 × 11,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,732.59x = 640,851,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,851,577.73/38,732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,545.54

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