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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,965, 58,447.82 and 11,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,965, 58,447.82 and 11,263.24 is: 16,894.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,965 : 58,447.82 = 11,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,965/58,447.82 = 11,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,965x = 58,447.82 × 11,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,965x = 658,311,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,311,824.14/38,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,894.95

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