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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,844.39, 58,267.95 and 10,762.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,844.39, 58,267.95 and 10,762.19 is: 16,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,844.39 : 58,267.95 = 10,762.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,844.39/58,267.95 = 10,762.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,844.39x = 58,267.95 × 10,762.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,844.39x = 627,090,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,090,403.66/38,844.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,143.65

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