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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,733.78, 58,110.36 and 11,031.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,733.78, 58,110.36 and 11,031.78 is: 16,550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,733.78 : 58,110.36 = 11,031.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,733.78/58,110.36 = 11,031.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,733.78x = 58,110.36 × 11,031.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,733.78x = 641,060,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,060,707.24/38,733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,550.43

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