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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,753, 58,130.06 and 11,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,753, 58,130.06 and 11,051 is: 16,576.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,753 : 58,130.06 = 11,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,753/58,130.06 = 11,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,753x = 58,130.06 × 11,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,753x = 642,395,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,395,293.06/38,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,576.66

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