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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.73, 57,393.96 and 10,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.73, 57,393.96 and 10,180.94 is: 15,272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.73 : 57,393.96 = 10,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.73/57,393.96 = 10,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.73x = 57,393.96 × 10,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.73x = 584,324,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,324,412.22/38,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,272.57

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