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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,958.63, 58,447.66 and 11,256.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,958.63, 58,447.66 and 11,256.63 is: 16,887.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,958.63 : 58,447.66 = 11,256.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,958.63/58,447.66 = 11,256.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,958.63x = 58,447.66 × 11,256.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,958.63x = 657,923,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,923,682.99/38,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.75

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