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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.70, 57,011.55 and 10,305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.70, 57,011.55 and 10,305.70 is: 15,458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.70 : 57,011.55 = 10,305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.70/57,011.55 = 10,305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.70x = 57,011.55 × 10,305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.70x = 587,543,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,543,930.84/38,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,458.55

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