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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.08, 57,964.32 and 15,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.08, 57,964.32 and 15,264.32 is: 22,880.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.08 : 57,964.32 = 15,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.08/57,964.32 = 15,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.08x = 57,964.32 × 15,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.08x = 884,785,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,785,929.06/38,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,880.37

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