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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,855.98, 58,277.57 and 10,779.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,855.98, 58,277.57 and 10,779.01 is: 16,166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,855.98 : 58,277.57 = 10,779.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,855.98/58,277.57 = 10,779.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,855.98x = 58,277.57 × 10,779.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,855.98x = 628,174,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,174,240.34/38,855.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.73

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