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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,662.08, 57,952.32 and 15,256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,662.08, 57,952.32 and 15,256.32 is: 22,868.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,662.08 : 57,952.32 = 15,256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,662.08/57,952.32 = 15,256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,662.08x = 57,952.32 × 15,256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,662.08x = 884,139,138.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,139,138.66/38,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,868.38

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