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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,774.44, 58,161.66 and 10,694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,774.44, 58,161.66 and 10,694.72 is: 16,042.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,774.44 : 58,161.66 = 10,694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,774.44/58,161.66 = 10,694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,774.44x = 58,161.66 × 10,694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,774.44x = 622,022,668.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,022,668.44/38,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.08

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