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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,763.67, 58,146.60 and 10,684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,763.67, 58,146.60 and 10,684.12 is: 16,026.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,763.67 : 58,146.60 = 10,684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,763.67/58,146.60 = 10,684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,763.67x = 58,146.60 × 10,684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,763.67x = 621,245,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,245,251.99/38,763.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,026.48

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