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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,791.23, 58,186.76 and 10,328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,791.23, 58,186.76 and 10,328.19 is: 15,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,791.23 : 58,186.76 = 10,328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,791.23/58,186.76 = 10,328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,791.23x = 58,186.76 × 10,328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,791.23x = 600,963,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,963,861.12/38,791.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.26

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