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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,864.98, 58,297.62 and 10,787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,864.98, 58,297.62 and 10,787.24 is: 16,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,864.98 : 58,297.62 = 10,787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,864.98/58,297.62 = 10,787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,864.98x = 58,297.62 × 10,787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,864.98x = 628,870,604.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,870,604.57/38,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.91

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