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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,871.16, 58,297.01 and 11,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,871.16, 58,297.01 and 11,169.16 is: 16,750.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,871.16 : 58,297.01 = 11,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,871.16/58,297.01 = 11,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,871.16x = 58,297.01 × 11,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,871.16x = 651,128,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,128,340.73/38,871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,750.94

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