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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,462.64, 57,659.76 and 15,105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,462.64, 57,659.76 and 15,105.36 is: 22,644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,462.64 : 57,659.76 = 15,105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,462.64/57,659.76 = 15,105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,462.64x = 57,659.76 × 15,105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,462.64x = 870,971,432.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,971,432.31/38,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,644.61

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