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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.68, 57,234.54 and 10,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.68, 57,234.54 and 10,081.04 is: 15,119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.68 : 57,234.54 = 10,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.68/57,234.54 = 10,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.68x = 57,234.54 × 10,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.68x = 576,983,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,983,687.12/38,160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.85

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