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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,932.63, 58,408.66 and 11,230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,932.63, 58,408.66 and 11,230.63 is: 16,848.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,932.63 : 58,408.66 = 11,230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,932.63/58,408.66 = 11,230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,932.63x = 58,408.66 × 11,230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,932.63x = 655,966,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,966,049.26/38,932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,848.75

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