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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,186.08, 57,280.08 and 10,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,186.08, 57,280.08 and 10,484 is: 15,726.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,186.08 : 57,280.08 = 10,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,186.08/57,280.08 = 10,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,186.08x = 57,280.08 × 10,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,186.08x = 600,524,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,524,358.72/38,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,726.26

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