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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,998.66, 58,503.76 and 11,293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,998.66, 58,503.76 and 11,293.06 is: 16,941.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,998.66 : 58,503.76 = 11,293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,998.66/58,503.76 = 11,293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,998.66x = 58,503.76 × 11,293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,998.66x = 660,686,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,686,471.91/38,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.26

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