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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,150.68, 57,233.19 and 15,356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,150.68, 57,233.19 and 15,356.27 is: 23,037.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,150.68 : 57,233.19 = 15,356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,150.68/57,233.19 = 15,356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,150.68x = 57,233.19 × 15,356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,150.68x = 878,888,519.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,888,519.27/38,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,037.30

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