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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,661.24, 58,011.54 and 15,307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,661.24, 58,011.54 and 15,307.32 is: 22,968.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,661.24 : 58,011.54 = 15,307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,661.24/58,011.54 = 15,307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,661.24x = 58,011.54 × 15,307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,661.24x = 888,001,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,001,206.47/38,661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,968.77

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