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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,906.73, 58,360.14 and 10,826.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,906.73, 58,360.14 and 10,826.78 is: 16,240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,906.73 : 58,360.14 = 10,826.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,906.73/58,360.14 = 10,826.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,906.73x = 58,360.14 × 10,826.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,906.73x = 631,852,104.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,852,104.75/38,906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,240.18

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