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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,063.12, 57,093.30 and 9,982.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,063.12, 57,093.30 and 9,982.94 is: 14,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,063.12 : 57,093.30 = 9,982.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,063.12/57,093.30 = 9,982.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,063.12x = 57,093.30 × 9,982.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,063.12x = 569,958,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,958,988.30/38,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,974.05

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