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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,882.32, 58,313.68 and 11,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,882.32, 58,313.68 and 11,180.32 is: 16,767.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,882.32 : 58,313.68 = 11,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,882.32/58,313.68 = 11,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,882.32x = 58,313.68 × 11,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,882.32x = 651,965,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,965,602.78/38,882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.66

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