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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,347.26, 57,516.87 and 10,270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,347.26, 57,516.87 and 10,270.21 is: 15,404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,347.26 : 57,516.87 = 10,270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,347.26/57,516.87 = 10,270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,347.26x = 57,516.87 × 10,270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,347.26x = 590,710,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,710,333.44/38,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,404.24

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