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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,042.97, 57,084.35 and 15,570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,042.97, 57,084.35 and 15,570.33 is: 23,363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,042.97 : 57,084.35 = 15,570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,042.97/57,084.35 = 15,570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,042.97x = 57,084.35 × 15,570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,042.97x = 888,822,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,822,167.34/38,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,363.64

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