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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,228, 58,842 and 10,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,228, 58,842 and 10,044 is: 15,066

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,228 : 58,842 = 10,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,228/58,842 = 10,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,228x = 58,842 × 10,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,228x = 591,009,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,009,048/39,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,066

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