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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,748.16, 58,124.40 and 11,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,748.16, 58,124.40 and 11,044 is: 16,566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,748.16 : 58,124.40 = 11,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,748.16/58,124.40 = 11,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,748.16x = 58,124.40 × 11,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,748.16x = 641,925,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,925,873.60/38,748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,566.62

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