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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,834.48, 58,245.24 and 11,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,834.48, 58,245.24 and 11,126 is: 16,687.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,834.48 : 58,245.24 = 11,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,834.48/58,245.24 = 11,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,834.48x = 58,245.24 × 11,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,834.48x = 648,036,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,036,540.24/38,834.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.14

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