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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,822.40, 58,233.60 and 11,120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,822.40, 58,233.60 and 11,120.40 is: 16,680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,822.40 : 58,233.60 = 11,120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,822.40/58,233.60 = 11,120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,822.40x = 58,233.60 × 11,120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,822.40x = 647,580,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,580,925.44/38,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,680.60

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