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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,262.73, 57,398.46 and 10,183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,262.73, 57,398.46 and 10,183.94 is: 15,277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,262.73 : 57,398.46 = 10,183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,262.73/57,398.46 = 10,183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,262.73x = 57,398.46 × 10,183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,262.73x = 584,542,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,542,472.73/38,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,277.07

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