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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,750.61, 58,127.33 and 10,672.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,750.61, 58,127.33 and 10,672.83 is: 16,009.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,750.61 : 58,127.33 = 10,672.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,750.61/58,127.33 = 10,672.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,750.61x = 58,127.33 × 10,672.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,750.61x = 620,383,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,383,058.08/38,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,009.63

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