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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,772, 58,158 and 11,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,772, 58,158 and 11,070 is: 16,605

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,772 : 58,158 = 11,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,772/58,158 = 11,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,772x = 58,158 × 11,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,772x = 643,809,060
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,809,060/38,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605

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