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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,041.47, 57,082.10 and 15,568.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,041.47, 57,082.10 and 15,568.83 is: 23,361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,041.47 : 57,082.10 = 15,568.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,041.47/57,082.10 = 15,568.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,041.47x = 57,082.10 × 15,568.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,041.47x = 888,701,257.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,701,257.96/38,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,361.38

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