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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,694.70, 58,050.15 and 15,321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,694.70, 58,050.15 and 15,321.34 is: 22,985.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,694.70 : 58,050.15 = 15,321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,694.70/58,050.15 = 15,321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,694.70x = 58,050.15 × 15,321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,694.70x = 889,406,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,406,085.20/38,694.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.22

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