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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,744.16, 58,125.99 and 11,042.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,744.16, 58,125.99 and 11,042.16 is: 16,566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,744.16 : 58,125.99 = 11,042.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,744.16/58,125.99 = 11,042.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,744.16x = 58,125.99 × 11,042.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,744.16x = 641,836,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,836,243.06/38,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,566.01

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