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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,774, 58,161 and 11,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,774, 58,161 and 11,072 is: 16,608

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,774 : 58,161 = 11,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,774/58,161 = 11,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,774x = 58,161 × 11,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,774x = 643,958,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,958,592/38,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608

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