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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,838.08, 59,757.20 and 10,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,838.08, 59,757.20 and 10,256 is: 15,384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,838.08 : 59,757.20 = 10,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,838.08/59,757.20 = 10,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,838.08x = 59,757.20 × 10,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,838.08x = 612,869,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,869,843.20/39,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,384.02

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