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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,888, 58,341.92 and 11,186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,888, 58,341.92 and 11,186.08 is: 16,781.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,888 : 58,341.92 = 11,186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,888/58,341.92 = 11,186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,888x = 58,341.92 × 11,186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,888x = 652,617,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,617,384.47/38,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.97

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