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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,298.48, 57,441.24 and 10,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,298.48, 57,441.24 and 10,590 is: 15,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,298.48 : 57,441.24 = 10,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,298.48/57,441.24 = 10,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,298.48x = 57,441.24 × 10,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,298.48x = 608,302,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,302,731.60/38,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,883.21

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