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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,870.52, 58,309.94 and 10,790.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,870.52, 58,309.94 and 10,790.69 is: 16,187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,870.52 : 58,309.94 = 10,790.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,870.52/58,309.94 = 10,790.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,870.52x = 58,309.94 × 10,790.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,870.52x = 629,204,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,204,486.46/38,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,187.19

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