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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,835.48, 58,246.74 and 11,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,835.48, 58,246.74 and 11,127 is: 16,688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,835.48 : 58,246.74 = 11,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,835.48/58,246.74 = 11,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,835.48x = 58,246.74 × 11,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,835.48x = 648,111,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,111,475.98/38,835.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,688.64

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