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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.10, 57,349.65 and 10,153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.10, 57,349.65 and 10,153.10 is: 15,229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.10 : 57,349.65 = 10,153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.10/57,349.65 = 10,153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.10x = 57,349.65 × 10,153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.10x = 582,276,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,276,731.42/38,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,229.65

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