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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,864.81, 58,297.22 and 11,162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,864.81, 58,297.22 and 11,162.81 is: 16,744.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,864.81 : 58,297.22 = 11,162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,864.81/58,297.22 = 11,162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,864.81x = 58,297.22 × 11,162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,864.81x = 650,760,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,760,922.18/38,864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,744.22

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