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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,767.44, 58,151.28 and 10,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,767.44, 58,151.28 and 10,687.68 is: 16,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,767.44 : 58,151.28 = 10,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,767.44/58,151.28 = 10,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,767.44x = 58,151.28 × 10,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,767.44x = 621,502,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,502,272.23/38,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,031.55

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