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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,995.28, 58,492.92 and 11,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,995.28, 58,492.92 and 11,293.28 is: 16,939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,995.28 : 58,492.92 = 11,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,995.28/58,492.92 = 11,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,995.28x = 58,492.92 × 11,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,995.28x = 660,576,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,576,923.58/38,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,939.92

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