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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.61, 57,465.93 and 10,608.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.61, 57,465.93 and 10,608.61 is: 15,912.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.61 : 57,465.93 = 10,608.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.61/57,465.93 = 10,608.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.61x = 57,465.93 × 10,608.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.61x = 609,633,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,633,639.66/38,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,912.92

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