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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,112, 57,171.96 and 10,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,112, 57,171.96 and 10,410 is: 15,616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,112 : 57,171.96 = 10,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,112/57,171.96 = 10,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,112x = 57,171.96 × 10,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,112x = 595,160,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,160,103.60/38,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,616.08

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