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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,697.13, 58,048.40 and 15,323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,697.13, 58,048.40 and 15,323.50 is: 22,986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,697.13 : 58,048.40 = 15,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,697.13/58,048.40 = 15,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,697.13x = 58,048.40 × 15,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,697.13x = 889,504,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,504,657.40/38,697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,986.32

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