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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,758.64, 58,127.32 and 10,672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,758.64, 58,127.32 and 10,672.10 is: 16,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,758.64 : 58,127.32 = 10,672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,758.64/58,127.32 = 10,672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,758.64x = 58,127.32 × 10,672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,758.64x = 620,340,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,340,571.77/38,758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,005.22

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