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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,954.71, 58,441.88 and 10,874.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,954.71, 58,441.88 and 10,874.73 is: 16,314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,954.71 : 58,441.88 = 10,874.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,954.71/58,441.88 = 10,874.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,954.71x = 58,441.88 × 10,874.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,954.71x = 635,539,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,539,665.69/38,954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,314.83

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