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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,359.80, 57,535.02 and 10,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,359.80, 57,535.02 and 10,281.96 is: 15,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,359.80 : 57,535.02 = 10,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,359.80/57,535.02 = 10,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,359.80x = 57,535.02 × 10,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,359.80x = 591,572,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,572,774.24/38,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,421.69

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