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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,833.48, 58,243.74 and 11,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,833.48, 58,243.74 and 11,125 is: 16,685.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,833.48 : 58,243.74 = 11,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,833.48/58,243.74 = 11,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,833.48x = 58,243.74 × 11,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,833.48x = 647,961,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,961,607.50/38,833.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.64

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