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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,628.42, 57,975.42 and 15,271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,628.42, 57,975.42 and 15,271.26 is: 22,919.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,628.42 : 57,975.42 = 15,271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,628.42/57,975.42 = 15,271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,628.42x = 57,975.42 × 15,271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,628.42x = 885,357,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,357,712.43/38,628.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,919.85

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