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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,041.97, 57,082.85 and 15,569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,041.97, 57,082.85 and 15,569.33 is: 23,362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,041.97 : 57,082.85 = 15,569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,041.97/57,082.85 = 15,569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,041.97x = 57,082.85 × 15,569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,041.97x = 888,741,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,741,547.36/38,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,362.13

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