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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,375, 57,565.76 and 10,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,375, 57,565.76 and 10,673 is: 16,010.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,375 : 57,565.76 = 10,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,375/57,565.76 = 10,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,375x = 57,565.76 × 10,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,375x = 614,399,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,399,356.48/38,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,010.41

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