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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,843.15, 58,268.09 and 10,763.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,843.15, 58,268.09 and 10,763.21 is: 16,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,843.15 : 58,268.09 = 10,763.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,843.15/58,268.09 = 10,763.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,843.15x = 58,268.09 × 10,763.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,843.15x = 627,151,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,151,861.55/38,843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,145.75

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