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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,022.38, 56,995.29 and 15,848.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,022.38, 56,995.29 and 15,848.03 is: 23,756.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,022.38 : 56,995.29 = 15,848.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,022.38/56,995.29 = 15,848.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,022.38x = 56,995.29 × 15,848.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,022.38x = 903,262,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,262,780.80/38,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,756.09

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