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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,786.93, 58,183.73 and 10,706.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,786.93, 58,183.73 and 10,706.99 is: 16,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,786.93 : 58,183.73 = 10,706.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,786.93/58,183.73 = 10,706.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,786.93x = 58,183.73 × 10,706.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,786.93x = 622,972,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,972,324.35/38,786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,061.40

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