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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,373, 57,562.74 and 10,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,373, 57,562.74 and 10,671 is: 16,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,373 : 57,562.74 = 10,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,373/57,562.74 = 10,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,373x = 57,562.74 × 10,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,373x = 614,251,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,251,998.54/38,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,007.40

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