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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,436.26, 57,649.62 and 10,358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,436.26, 57,649.62 and 10,358.51 is: 15,536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,436.26 : 57,649.62 = 10,358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,436.26/57,649.62 = 10,358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,436.26x = 57,649.62 × 10,358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,436.26x = 597,164,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,164,165.27/38,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.48

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