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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,778.24, 58,160.04 and 10,691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,778.24, 58,160.04 and 10,691.28 is: 16,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,778.24 : 58,160.04 = 10,691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,778.24/58,160.04 = 10,691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,778.24x = 58,160.04 × 10,691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,778.24x = 621,805,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,805,272.45/38,778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.90

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