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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.70, 57,091.37 and 9,980.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.70, 57,091.37 and 9,980.44 is: 14,971.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.70 : 57,091.37 = 9,980.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.70/57,091.37 = 9,980.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.70x = 57,091.37 × 9,980.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.70x = 569,796,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,796,800.17/38,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.13

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