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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,141.29, 57,211.98 and 15,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,141.29, 57,211.98 and 15,942.52 is: 23,913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,141.29 : 57,211.98 = 15,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,141.29/57,211.98 = 15,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,141.29x = 57,211.98 × 15,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,141.29x = 912,103,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,103,135.39/38,141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.80

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