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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,860.08, 58,290.48 and 11,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,860.08, 58,290.48 and 11,158.08 is: 16,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,860.08 : 58,290.48 = 11,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,860.08/58,290.48 = 11,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,860.08x = 58,290.48 × 11,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,860.08x = 650,409,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,409,839.08/38,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,737.22

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