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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,741.63, 58,104.81 and 10,654.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,741.63, 58,104.81 and 10,654.47 is: 15,979.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,741.63 : 58,104.81 = 10,654.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,741.63/58,104.81 = 10,654.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,741.63x = 58,104.81 × 10,654.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,741.63x = 619,075,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,075,955.00/38,741.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,979.61

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