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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,792.23, 58,188.25 and 10,329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,792.23, 58,188.25 and 10,329.19 is: 15,493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,792.23 : 58,188.25 = 10,329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,792.23/58,188.25 = 10,329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,792.23x = 58,188.25 × 10,329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,792.23x = 601,037,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,037,490.02/38,792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.76

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