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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,015.30, 56,992.14 and 15,845.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,015.30, 56,992.14 and 15,845.30 is: 23,755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,015.30 : 56,992.14 = 15,845.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,015.30/56,992.14 = 15,845.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,015.30x = 56,992.14 × 15,845.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,015.30x = 903,057,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,057,555.94/38,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,755.11

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