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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,560.08, 57,788.28 and 15,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,560.08, 57,788.28 and 15,180.24 is: 22,749.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,560.08 : 57,788.28 = 15,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,560.08/57,788.28 = 15,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,560.08x = 57,788.28 × 15,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,560.08x = 877,239,959.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,239,959.59/38,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.95

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