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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,950.92, 58,426.52 and 11,248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,950.92, 58,426.52 and 11,248.92 is: 16,873.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,950.92 : 58,426.52 = 11,248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,950.92/58,426.52 = 11,248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,950.92x = 58,426.52 × 11,248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,950.92x = 657,235,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,235,193.11/38,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.42

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