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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,828.16, 58,250.88 and 11,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,828.16, 58,250.88 and 11,124 is: 16,688.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,828.16 : 58,250.88 = 11,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,828.16/58,250.88 = 11,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,828.16x = 58,250.88 × 11,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,828.16x = 647,982,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,982,789.12/38,828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.48

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