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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.18, 57,233.79 and 10,080.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.18, 57,233.79 and 10,080.54 is: 15,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.18 : 57,233.79 = 10,080.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.18/57,233.79 = 10,080.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.18x = 57,233.79 × 10,080.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.18x = 576,947,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,947,509.45/38,160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.10

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