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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,744.31, 58,126.22 and 11,042.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,744.31, 58,126.22 and 11,042.31 is: 16,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,744.31 : 58,126.22 = 11,042.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,744.31/58,126.22 = 11,042.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,744.31x = 58,126.22 × 11,042.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,744.31x = 641,847,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,847,740.37/38,744.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,566.25

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