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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,756.64, 58,124.33 and 10,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,756.64, 58,124.33 and 10,670.10 is: 16,002.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,756.64 : 58,124.33 = 10,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,756.64/58,124.33 = 10,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,756.64x = 58,124.33 × 10,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,756.64x = 620,192,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,192,360.18/38,756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.22

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