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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,850.26, 58,278.34 and 10,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,850.26, 58,278.34 and 10,770 is: 16,155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,850.26 : 58,278.34 = 10,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,850.26/58,278.34 = 10,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,850.26x = 58,278.34 × 10,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,850.26x = 627,657,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,657,721.80/38,850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,155.82

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