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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,868.48, 58,302.72 and 11,166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,868.48, 58,302.72 and 11,166.48 is: 16,749.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,868.48 : 58,302.72 = 11,166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,868.48/58,302.72 = 11,166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,868.48x = 58,302.72 × 11,166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,868.48x = 651,036,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,036,156.83/38,868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,749.72

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