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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,046.78, 57,081.24 and 15,848.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,046.78, 57,081.24 and 15,848.73 is: 23,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,046.78 : 57,081.24 = 15,848.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,046.78/57,081.24 = 15,848.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,046.78x = 57,081.24 × 15,848.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,046.78x = 904,665,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,665,160.83/38,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,777.71

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