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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,844.30, 58,266.45 and 10,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,844.30, 58,266.45 and 10,764.30 is: 16,146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,844.30 : 58,266.45 = 10,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,844.30/58,266.45 = 10,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,844.30x = 58,266.45 × 10,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,844.30x = 627,197,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,197,547.74/38,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,146.45

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