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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,026.66, 57,039.78 and 10,324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,026.66, 57,039.78 and 10,324.66 is: 15,486.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,026.66 : 57,039.78 = 10,324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,026.66/57,039.78 = 10,324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,026.66x = 57,039.78 × 10,324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,026.66x = 588,916,334.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,916,334.97/38,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,486.93

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