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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.46, 57,243.43 and 10,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.46, 57,243.43 and 10,080.24 is: 15,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.46 : 57,243.43 = 10,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.46/57,243.43 = 10,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.46x = 57,243.43 × 10,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.46x = 577,027,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,027,512.82/38,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.08

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