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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,451.84, 57,655.68 and 15,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,451.84, 57,655.68 and 15,050.88 is: 22,567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,451.84 : 57,655.68 = 15,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,451.84/57,655.68 = 15,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,451.84x = 57,655.68 × 15,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,451.84x = 867,768,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,768,721.00/38,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,567.68

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