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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,734.81, 58,095.23 and 10,651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,734.81, 58,095.23 and 10,651.22 is: 15,974.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,734.81 : 58,095.23 = 10,651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,734.81/58,095.23 = 10,651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,734.81x = 58,095.23 × 10,651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,734.81x = 618,785,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,785,113.20/38,734.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,974.91

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