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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,181, 57,272.58 and 10,479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,181, 57,272.58 and 10,479 is: 15,718.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,181 : 57,272.58 = 10,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,181/57,272.58 = 10,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,181x = 57,272.58 × 10,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,181x = 600,159,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,159,365.82/38,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,718.80

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