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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,764.86, 58,147.29 and 11,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,764.86, 58,147.29 and 11,062.86 is: 16,594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,764.86 : 58,147.29 = 11,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,764.86/58,147.29 = 11,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,764.86x = 58,147.29 × 11,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,764.86x = 643,275,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,275,328.65/38,764.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,594.29

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