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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,775.39, 58,161.08 and 10,695.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,775.39, 58,161.08 and 10,695.69 is: 16,042.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,775.39 : 58,161.08 = 10,695.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,775.39/58,161.08 = 10,695.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,775.39x = 58,161.08 × 10,695.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,775.39x = 622,072,828.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,072,828.27/38,775.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.98

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