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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,737.08, 58,104.81 and 10,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,737.08, 58,104.81 and 10,657.04 is: 15,985.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,737.08 : 58,104.81 = 10,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,737.08/58,104.81 = 10,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,737.08x = 58,104.81 × 10,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,737.08x = 619,224,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,224,993.84/38,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.33

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