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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,041.72, 57,082.47 and 15,569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,041.72, 57,082.47 and 15,569.08 is: 23,361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,041.72 : 57,082.47 = 15,569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,041.72/57,082.47 = 15,569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,041.72x = 57,082.47 × 15,569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,041.72x = 888,721,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,721,438.24/38,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,361.76

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