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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,934.62, 58,411.66 and 11,232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,934.62, 58,411.66 and 11,232.62 is: 16,851.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,934.62 : 58,411.66 = 11,232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,934.62/58,411.66 = 11,232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,934.62x = 58,411.66 × 11,232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,934.62x = 656,115,980.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,115,980.35/38,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.74

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