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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,973.28, 58,462.88 and 11,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,973.28, 58,462.88 and 11,273.44 is: 16,911.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,973.28 : 58,462.88 = 11,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,973.28/58,462.88 = 11,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,973.28x = 58,462.88 × 11,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,973.28x = 659,077,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,077,769.91/38,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,911.02

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