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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,751, 58,127.04 and 11,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,751, 58,127.04 and 11,049 is: 16,573.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,751 : 58,127.04 = 11,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,751/58,127.04 = 11,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,751x = 58,127.04 × 11,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,751x = 642,245,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,245,664.96/38,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.65

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