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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,652.24, 57,978.90 and 10,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,652.24, 57,978.90 and 10,950.24 is: 16,425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,652.24 : 57,978.90 = 10,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,652.24/57,978.90 = 10,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,652.24x = 57,978.90 × 10,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,652.24x = 634,882,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,882,869.94/38,652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,425.51

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