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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,746.91, 58,130.12 and 11,044.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,746.91, 58,130.12 and 11,044.91 is: 16,570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,746.91 : 58,130.12 = 11,044.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,746.91/58,130.12 = 11,044.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,746.91x = 58,130.12 × 11,044.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,746.91x = 642,041,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,041,943.69/38,746.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.15

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