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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,745.72, 58,118.58 and 11,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,745.72, 58,118.58 and 11,043 is: 16,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,745.72 : 58,118.58 = 11,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,745.72/58,118.58 = 11,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,745.72x = 58,118.58 × 11,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,745.72x = 641,803,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,803,478.94/38,745.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,564.50

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