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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,421.93, 57,632.90 and 10,342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,421.93, 57,632.90 and 10,342.05 is: 15,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,421.93 : 57,632.90 = 10,342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,421.93/57,632.90 = 10,342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,421.93x = 57,632.90 × 10,342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,421.93x = 596,042,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,042,333.45/38,421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,513.08

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