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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.12, 57,026.46 and 10,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.12, 57,026.46 and 10,322.28 is: 15,481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.12 : 57,026.46 = 10,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.12/57,026.46 = 10,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.12x = 57,026.46 × 10,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.12x = 588,643,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,643,087.53/38,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,481.60

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