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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,408.67, 57,637.35 and 15,034.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,408.67, 57,637.35 and 15,034.50 is: 22,561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,408.67 : 57,637.35 = 15,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,408.67/57,637.35 = 15,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,408.67x = 57,637.35 × 15,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,408.67x = 866,548,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,548,738.58/38,408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,561.28

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