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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,255.02, 57,377.95 and 10,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,255.02, 57,377.95 and 10,177.12 is: 15,264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,255.02 : 57,377.95 = 10,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,255.02/57,377.95 = 10,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,255.02x = 57,377.95 × 10,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,255.02x = 583,942,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,942,282.50/38,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.46

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