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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.96, 57,307.72 and 10,126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.96, 57,307.72 and 10,126.39 is: 15,188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.96 : 57,307.72 = 10,126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.96/57,307.72 = 10,126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.96x = 57,307.72 × 10,126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.96x = 580,320,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,320,322.73/38,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.86

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