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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,847.02, 58,270.04 and 11,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,847.02, 58,270.04 and 11,145.02 is: 16,717.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,847.02 : 58,270.04 = 11,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,847.02/58,270.04 = 11,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,847.02x = 58,270.04 × 11,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,847.02x = 649,420,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,420,761.20/38,847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,717.39

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