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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,864.67, 58,297.09 and 10,786.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,864.67, 58,297.09 and 10,786.23 is: 16,179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,864.67 : 58,297.09 = 10,786.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,864.67/58,297.09 = 10,786.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,864.67x = 58,297.09 × 10,786.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,864.67x = 628,805,821.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,805,821.07/38,864.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,179.37

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