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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,862.48, 58,293.72 and 11,160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,862.48, 58,293.72 and 11,160.48 is: 16,740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,862.48 : 58,293.72 = 11,160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,862.48/58,293.72 = 11,160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,862.48x = 58,293.72 × 11,160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,862.48x = 650,585,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,585,896.19/38,862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,740.72

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