Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,285, 57,427.50 and 10,583
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,285, 57,427.50 and 10,583 is: 15,874.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,285 : 57,427.50 = 10,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,285/57,427.50 = 10,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,285x = 57,427.50 × 10,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,285x = 607,755,232.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,755,232.50/38,285 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,874.50
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