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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,744.16, 58,118.40 and 11,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,744.16, 58,118.40 and 11,040 is: 16,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,744.16 : 58,118.40 = 11,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,744.16/58,118.40 = 11,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,744.16x = 58,118.40 × 11,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,744.16x = 641,627,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,627,136/38,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,560.62

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