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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.89, 57,312.90 and 10,126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.89, 57,312.90 and 10,126.53 is: 15,190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.89 : 57,312.90 = 10,126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.89/57,312.90 = 10,126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.89x = 57,312.90 × 10,126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.89x = 580,380,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,380,801.24/38,206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,190.47

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