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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.06, 57,386.61 and 10,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.06, 57,386.61 and 10,175.70 is: 15,264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.06 : 57,386.61 = 10,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.06/57,386.61 = 10,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.06x = 57,386.61 × 10,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.06x = 583,948,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,948,927.38/38,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.22

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