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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,904.72, 58,359.36 and 11,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,904.72, 58,359.36 and 11,202 is: 16,803.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,904.72 : 58,359.36 = 11,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,904.72/58,359.36 = 11,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,904.72x = 58,359.36 × 11,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,904.72x = 653,741,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,741,550.72/38,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,803.66

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