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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.48, 57,049.98 and 15,885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.48, 57,049.98 and 15,885.76 is: 23,812.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.48 : 57,049.98 = 15,885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.48/57,049.98 = 15,885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.48x = 57,049.98 × 15,885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.48x = 906,282,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,282,290.28/38,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.26

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