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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,023.13, 57,034.70 and 10,321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,023.13, 57,034.70 and 10,321.13 is: 15,481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,023.13 : 57,034.70 = 10,321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,023.13/57,034.70 = 10,321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,023.13x = 57,034.70 × 10,321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,023.13x = 588,662,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,662,216.43/38,023.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,481.69

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