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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,804.96, 58,212.48 and 11,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,804.96, 58,212.48 and 11,103.68 is: 16,656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,804.96 : 58,212.48 = 11,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,804.96/58,212.48 = 11,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,804.96x = 58,212.48 × 11,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,804.96x = 646,372,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,372,749.93/38,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,656.96

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