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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.09, 57,313.92 and 10,130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.09, 57,313.92 and 10,130.52 is: 15,195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.09 : 57,313.92 = 10,130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.09/57,313.92 = 10,130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.09x = 57,313.92 × 10,130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.09x = 580,619,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,619,812.84/38,211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.06

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