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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,846.27, 58,272.34 and 10,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,846.27, 58,272.34 and 10,766 is: 16,149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,846.27 : 58,272.34 = 10,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,846.27/58,272.34 = 10,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,846.27x = 58,272.34 × 10,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,846.27x = 627,360,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,360,012.44/38,846.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,149.81

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