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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,969.32, 58,465.50 and 11,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,969.32, 58,465.50 and 11,267.56 is: 16,904.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,969.32 : 58,465.50 = 11,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,969.32/58,465.50 = 11,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,969.32x = 58,465.50 × 11,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,969.32x = 658,763,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,763,529.18/38,969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,904.67

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