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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,507.32, 57,746.40 and 15,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,507.32, 57,746.40 and 15,121 is: 22,675.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,507.32 : 57,746.40 = 15,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,507.32/57,746.40 = 15,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,507.32x = 57,746.40 × 15,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,507.32x = 873,183,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,183,314.40/38,507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,675.77

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