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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,024.72, 57,039.96 and 10,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,024.72, 57,039.96 and 10,322 is: 15,483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,024.72 : 57,039.96 = 10,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,024.72/57,039.96 = 10,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,024.72x = 57,039.96 × 10,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,024.72x = 588,766,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,766,467.12/38,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,483.78

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