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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,786.65, 58,183.34 and 10,706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,786.65, 58,183.34 and 10,706.72 is: 16,061.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,786.65 : 58,183.34 = 10,706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,786.65/58,183.34 = 10,706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,786.65x = 58,183.34 × 10,706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,786.65x = 622,952,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,952,385.59/38,786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,061.00

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