Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,509.32, 57,749.40 and 15,123
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,509.32, 57,749.40 and 15,123 is: 22,678.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,509.32 : 57,749.40 = 15,123 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,509.32/57,749.40 = 15,123/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,509.32x = 57,749.40 × 15,123 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,509.32x = 873,344,176.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,344,176.20/38,509.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,678.77
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