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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,968, 58,452.32 and 11,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,968, 58,452.32 and 11,266.24 is: 16,899.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,968 : 58,452.32 = 11,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,968/58,452.32 = 11,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,968x = 58,452.32 × 11,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,968x = 658,537,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,537,865.68/38,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,899.45

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