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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,535.09, 57,826.94 and 15,158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,535.09, 57,826.94 and 15,158.49 is: 22,747.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,535.09 : 57,826.94 = 15,158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,535.09/57,826.94 = 15,158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,535.09x = 57,826.94 × 15,158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,535.09x = 876,569,015.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,569,015.93/38,535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,747.29

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