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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,863.67, 58,295.59 and 10,785.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,863.67, 58,295.59 and 10,785.23 is: 16,177.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863.67 : 58,295.59 = 10,785.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863.67/58,295.59 = 10,785.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863.67x = 58,295.59 × 10,785.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863.67x = 628,731,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,731,054.66/38,863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,177.86

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