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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.38, 57,286.98 and 15,988.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.38, 57,286.98 and 15,988.05 is: 23,991.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.38 : 57,286.98 = 15,988.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.38/57,286.98 = 15,988.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.38x = 57,286.98 × 15,988.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.38x = 915,907,100.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,907,100.59/38,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,991.46

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