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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,907.78, 58,351.92 and 11,205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,907.78, 58,351.92 and 11,205.78 is: 16,805.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,907.78 : 58,351.92 = 11,205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,907.78/58,351.92 = 11,205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,907.78x = 58,351.92 × 11,205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,907.78x = 653,878,778.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,878,778.10/38,907.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.86

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