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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,827.32, 58,240.82 and 11,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,827.32, 58,240.82 and 11,125.32 is: 16,687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,827.32 : 58,240.82 = 11,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,827.32/58,240.82 = 11,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,827.32x = 58,240.82 × 11,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,827.32x = 647,947,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,947,759.56/38,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.93

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