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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,992.86, 58,483.08 and 10,909.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,992.86, 58,483.08 and 10,909.89 is: 16,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,992.86 : 58,483.08 = 10,909.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,992.86/58,483.08 = 10,909.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,992.86x = 58,483.08 × 10,909.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,992.86x = 638,043,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,043,969.66/38,992.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,363.10

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