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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,107.89, 57,157.65 and 10,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,107.89, 57,157.65 and 10,030.59 is: 15,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,107.89 : 57,157.65 = 10,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,107.89/57,157.65 = 10,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,107.89x = 57,157.65 × 10,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,107.89x = 573,324,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,324,952.51/38,107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.78

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