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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.08, 57,010.62 and 10,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.08, 57,010.62 and 10,305.08 is: 15,457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.08 : 57,010.62 = 10,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.08/57,010.62 = 10,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.08x = 57,010.62 × 10,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.08x = 587,498,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,498,999.95/38,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,457.62

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