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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,672.84, 58,016.55 and 15,301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,672.84, 58,016.55 and 15,301.10 is: 22,954.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,672.84 : 58,016.55 = 15,301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,672.84/58,016.55 = 15,301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,672.84x = 58,016.55 × 15,301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,672.84x = 887,717,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,717,235.63/38,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,954.54

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