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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,741.32, 58,102.38 and 10,660.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,741.32, 58,102.38 and 10,660.01 is: 15,987.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,741.32 : 58,102.38 = 10,660.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,741.32/58,102.38 = 10,660.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,741.32x = 58,102.38 × 10,660.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,741.32x = 619,371,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,371,661.31/38,741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,987.37

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