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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,851.98, 58,271.52 and 10,774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,851.98, 58,271.52 and 10,774.92 is: 16,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,851.98 : 58,271.52 = 10,774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,851.98/58,271.52 = 10,774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,851.98x = 58,271.52 × 10,774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,851.98x = 627,870,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,870,966.28/38,851.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,160.59

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