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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,932.62, 58,408.66 and 11,230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,932.62, 58,408.66 and 11,230.62 is: 16,848.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,932.62 : 58,408.66 = 11,230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,932.62/58,408.66 = 11,230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,932.62x = 58,408.66 × 11,230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,932.62x = 655,965,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,965,465.17/38,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,848.74

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