Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,744.72, 58,117.08 and 11,042
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,744.72, 58,117.08 and 11,042 is: 16,563
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,744.72 : 58,117.08 = 11,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,744.72/58,117.08 = 11,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,744.72x = 58,117.08 × 11,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,744.72x = 641,728,797.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,728,797.36/38,744.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,563
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