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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,171.30, 57,257.35 and 10,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,171.30, 57,257.35 and 10,469.30 is: 15,704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,171.30 : 57,257.35 = 10,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,171.30/57,257.35 = 10,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,171.30x = 57,257.35 × 10,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,171.30x = 599,444,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,444,374.36/38,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,704.06

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