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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,063.48, 57,055.98 and 15,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,063.48, 57,055.98 and 15,889.76 is: 23,818.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,063.48 : 57,055.98 = 15,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,063.48/57,055.98 = 15,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,063.48x = 57,055.98 × 15,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,063.48x = 906,605,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,605,828.76/38,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,818.26

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