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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,829.24, 58,244.40 and 11,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,829.24, 58,244.40 and 11,127.24 is: 16,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,829.24 : 58,244.40 = 11,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,829.24/58,244.40 = 11,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,829.24x = 58,244.40 × 11,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,829.24x = 648,099,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,099,417.46/38,829.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.01

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