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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.82, 58,347.87 and 10,823.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.82, 58,347.87 and 10,823.98 is: 16,234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.82 : 58,347.87 = 10,823.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.82/58,347.87 = 10,823.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.82x = 58,347.87 × 10,823.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.82x = 631,556,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,556,177.92/38,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,234.62

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