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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,936.64, 58,414.68 and 11,234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,936.64, 58,414.68 and 11,234.64 is: 16,854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,936.64 : 58,414.68 = 11,234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,936.64/58,414.68 = 11,234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,936.64x = 58,414.68 × 11,234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,936.64x = 656,267,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,267,900.52/38,936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.76

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