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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,693.54, 58,045.46 and 15,314.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,693.54, 58,045.46 and 15,314.51 is: 22,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,693.54 : 58,045.46 = 15,314.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,693.54/58,045.46 = 15,314.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,693.54x = 58,045.46 × 15,314.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,693.54x = 888,937,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,937,410.82/38,693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,973.80

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