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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.37, 58,442.91 and 10,875.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.37, 58,442.91 and 10,875.41 is: 16,315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.37 : 58,442.91 = 10,875.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.37/58,442.91 = 10,875.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.37x = 58,442.91 × 10,875.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.37x = 635,590,315.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,590,315.63/38,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,315.86

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