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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,848.98, 58,267.02 and 10,771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,848.98, 58,267.02 and 10,771.92 is: 16,156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,848.98 : 58,267.02 = 10,771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,848.98/58,267.02 = 10,771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,848.98x = 58,267.02 × 10,771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,848.98x = 627,647,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,647,678.08/38,848.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,156.09

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