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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,759.36, 58,137.89 and 10,681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,759.36, 58,137.89 and 10,681.10 is: 16,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,759.36 : 58,137.89 = 10,681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,759.36/58,137.89 = 10,681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,759.36x = 58,137.89 × 10,681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,759.36x = 620,976,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,976,814.93/38,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,021.34

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