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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,910.84, 58,361.32 and 10,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,910.84, 58,361.32 and 10,833 is: 16,248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,910.84 : 58,361.32 = 10,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,910.84/58,361.32 = 10,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,910.84x = 58,361.32 × 10,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,910.84x = 632,228,179.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,228,179.56/38,910.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,248.12

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