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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,738.26, 58,099.86 and 10,651.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,738.26, 58,099.86 and 10,651.10 is: 15,974.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,738.26 : 58,099.86 = 10,651.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,738.26/58,099.86 = 10,651.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,738.26x = 58,099.86 × 10,651.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,738.26x = 618,827,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,827,418.85/38,738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,974.58

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