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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,845.39, 58,269.45 and 10,763.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,845.39, 58,269.45 and 10,763.19 is: 16,145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,845.39 : 58,269.45 = 10,763.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,845.39/58,269.45 = 10,763.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,845.39x = 58,269.45 × 10,763.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,845.39x = 627,165,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,165,161.55/38,845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,145.16

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