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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,808.13, 58,210.99 and 10,729.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,808.13, 58,210.99 and 10,729.89 is: 16,094.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,808.13 : 58,210.99 = 10,729.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,808.13/58,210.99 = 10,729.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,808.13x = 58,210.99 × 10,729.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,808.13x = 624,597,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,597,519.49/38,808.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,094.50

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