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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,767.94, 58,151.91 and 10,688.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,767.94, 58,151.91 and 10,688.21 is: 16,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,767.94 : 58,151.91 = 10,688.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,767.94/58,151.91 = 10,688.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,767.94x = 58,151.91 × 10,688.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,767.94x = 621,539,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,539,825.98/38,767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,032.32

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