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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,935.62, 58,413.16 and 11,233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,935.62, 58,413.16 and 11,233.62 is: 16,853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,935.62 : 58,413.16 = 11,233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,935.62/58,413.16 = 11,233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,935.62x = 58,413.16 × 11,233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,935.62x = 656,191,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,191,242.44/38,935.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.24

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