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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,425.84, 57,638.76 and 15,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,425.84, 57,638.76 and 15,049.36 is: 22,574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,425.84 : 57,638.76 = 15,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,425.84/57,638.76 = 15,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,425.84x = 57,638.76 × 15,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,425.84x = 867,426,449.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,426,449.19/38,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,574.04

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