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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.26, 57,546.52 and 10,662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.26, 57,546.52 and 10,662.26 is: 15,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.26 : 57,546.52 = 10,662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.26/57,546.52 = 10,662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.26x = 57,546.52 × 10,662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.26x = 613,575,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,575,958.34/38,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.43

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