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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.62, 57,465.92 and 10,608.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.62, 57,465.92 and 10,608.62 is: 15,912.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.62 : 57,465.92 = 10,608.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.62/57,465.92 = 10,608.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.62x = 57,465.92 × 10,608.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.62x = 609,633,767.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,633,767.86/38,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,912.92

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