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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,764.67, 58,148.10 and 10,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,764.67, 58,148.10 and 10,685.12 is: 16,027.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,764.67 : 58,148.10 = 10,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,764.67/58,148.10 = 10,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,764.67x = 58,148.10 × 10,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,764.67x = 621,319,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,319,426.27/38,764.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,027.98

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