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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,240.08, 57,360 and 10,162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,240.08, 57,360 and 10,162.96 is: 15,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,240.08 : 57,360 = 10,162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,240.08/57,360 = 10,162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,240.08x = 57,360 × 10,162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,240.08x = 582,947,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,947,385.60/38,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,244.41

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