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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,845.14, 58,268.96 and 10,762.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,845.14, 58,268.96 and 10,762.79 is: 16,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,845.14 : 58,268.96 = 10,762.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,845.14/58,268.96 = 10,762.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,845.14x = 58,268.96 × 10,762.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,845.14x = 627,136,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,136,234.84/38,845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,144.52

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