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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,964, 58,446.32 and 11,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,964, 58,446.32 and 11,262.24 is: 16,893.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,964 : 58,446.32 = 11,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,964/58,446.32 = 11,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,964x = 58,446.32 × 11,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,964x = 658,236,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,236,482.96/38,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,893.45

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