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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,751.69, 58,128.07 and 11,049.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,751.69, 58,128.07 and 11,049.69 is: 16,574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,751.69 : 58,128.07 = 11,049.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,751.69/58,128.07 = 11,049.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,751.69x = 58,128.07 × 11,049.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,751.69x = 642,297,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,297,153.80/38,751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,574.69

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