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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.72, 57,041.22 and 10,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.72, 57,041.22 and 10,325.72 is: 15,488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.72 : 57,041.22 = 10,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.72/57,041.22 = 10,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.72x = 57,041.22 × 10,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.72x = 588,991,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,991,666.18/38,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,488.48

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