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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,235.09, 57,352.52 and 10,157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,235.09, 57,352.52 and 10,157.96 is: 15,236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,235.09 : 57,352.52 = 10,157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,235.09/57,352.52 = 10,157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,235.09x = 57,352.52 × 10,157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,235.09x = 582,584,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,584,604.06/38,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.91

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