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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,419, 57,628.56 and 9,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,419, 57,628.56 and 9,235 is: 13,852.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,419 : 57,628.56 = 9,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,419/57,628.56 = 9,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,419x = 57,628.56 × 9,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,419x = 532,199,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,199,751.60/38,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.51

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