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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.89, 57,397.82 and 10,184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.89, 57,397.82 and 10,184.77 is: 15,277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.89 : 57,397.82 = 10,184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.89/57,397.82 = 10,184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.89x = 57,397.82 × 10,184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.89x = 584,583,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,583,595.20/38,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,277.28

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