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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,029.77, 57,039.59 and 9,947.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,029.77, 57,039.59 and 9,947.59 is: 14,920.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,029.77 : 57,039.59 = 9,947.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,029.77/57,039.59 = 9,947.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,029.77x = 57,039.59 × 9,947.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,029.77x = 567,406,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,406,262.75/38,029.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,920.06

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