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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.85, 57,426.66 and 15,778.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.85, 57,426.66 and 15,778.01 is: 23,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.85 : 57,426.66 = 15,778.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.85/57,426.66 = 15,778.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.85x = 57,426.66 × 15,778.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.85x = 906,078,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,078,128.61/38,279.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,669.85

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