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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,044.72, 57,086.97 and 15,572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,044.72, 57,086.97 and 15,572.08 is: 23,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,044.72 : 57,086.97 = 15,572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,044.72/57,086.97 = 15,572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,044.72x = 57,086.97 × 15,572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,044.72x = 888,962,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,962,863.80/38,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,366.26

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