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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,757.36, 58,137.44 and 10,679.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,757.36, 58,137.44 and 10,679.61 is: 16,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,757.36 : 58,137.44 = 10,679.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,757.36/58,137.44 = 10,679.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,757.36x = 58,137.44 × 10,679.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,757.36x = 620,885,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,885,132.20/38,757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,019.80

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