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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,759.27, 58,128.50 and 10,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,759.27, 58,128.50 and 10,672.64 is: 16,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,759.27 : 58,128.50 = 10,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,759.27/58,128.50 = 10,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,759.27x = 58,128.50 × 10,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,759.27x = 620,384,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,384,554.24/38,759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.09

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