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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,806.28, 58,209.36 and 11,104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,806.28, 58,209.36 and 11,104.28 is: 16,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,806.28 : 58,209.36 = 11,104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,806.28/58,209.36 = 11,104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,806.28x = 58,209.36 × 11,104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,806.28x = 646,373,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,373,032.06/38,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,656.40

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