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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,915.65, 58,367.67 and 10,832.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,915.65, 58,367.67 and 10,832.77 is: 16,247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,915.65 : 58,367.67 = 10,832.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,915.65/58,367.67 = 10,832.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,915.65x = 58,367.67 × 10,832.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,915.65x = 632,283,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,283,544.55/38,915.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,247.54

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