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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,044, 57,066.14 and 10,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,044, 57,066.14 and 10,342 is: 15,513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,044 : 57,066.14 = 10,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,044/57,066.14 = 10,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,044x = 57,066.14 × 10,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,044x = 590,178,019.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,178,019.88/38,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.04

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