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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,753.82, 58,126.41 and 10,675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,753.82, 58,126.41 and 10,675.98 is: 16,012.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,753.82 : 58,126.41 = 10,675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,753.82/58,126.41 = 10,675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,753.82x = 58,126.41 × 10,675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,753.82x = 620,556,390.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,556,390.63/38,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.78

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