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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,377.24, 57,565.98 and 10,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,377.24, 57,565.98 and 10,675.24 is: 16,012.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,377.24 : 57,565.98 = 10,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,377.24/57,565.98 = 10,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,377.24x = 57,565.98 × 10,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,377.24x = 614,530,652.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,530,652.34/38,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.89

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