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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,427, 57,640.50 and 9,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,427, 57,640.50 and 9,243 is: 13,864.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,427 : 57,640.50 = 9,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,427/57,640.50 = 9,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,427x = 57,640.50 × 9,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,427x = 532,771,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,771,141.50/38,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.50

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