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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,759.11, 58,140.06 and 10,681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,759.11, 58,140.06 and 10,681.36 is: 16,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,759.11 : 58,140.06 = 10,681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,759.11/58,140.06 = 10,681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,759.11x = 58,140.06 × 10,681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,759.11x = 621,014,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,014,911.28/38,759.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.42

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