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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.66, 57,041.28 and 10,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.66, 57,041.28 and 10,325.66 is: 15,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.66 : 57,041.28 = 10,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.66/57,041.28 = 10,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.66x = 57,041.28 × 10,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.66x = 588,988,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,988,863.24/38,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,488.43

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