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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,041.59, 57,082.29 and 15,568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,041.59, 57,082.29 and 15,568.95 is: 23,361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,041.59 : 57,082.29 = 15,568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,041.59/57,082.29 = 15,568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,041.59x = 57,082.29 × 15,568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,041.59x = 888,711,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,711,241.05/38,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,361.57

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