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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,844.95, 58,268.66 and 10,765.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,844.95, 58,268.66 and 10,765.26 is: 16,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,844.95 : 58,268.66 = 10,765.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,844.95/58,268.66 = 10,765.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,844.95x = 58,268.66 × 10,765.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,844.95x = 627,277,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,277,220.93/38,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,148.23

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