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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,863.68, 58,284.48 and 10,776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,863.68, 58,284.48 and 10,776.96 is: 16,162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863.68 : 58,284.48 = 10,776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863.68/58,284.48 = 10,776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863.68x = 58,284.48 × 10,776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863.68x = 628,129,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,129,509.58/38,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,162.38

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