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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,700.14, 58,052.90 and 15,326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,700.14, 58,052.90 and 15,326.50 is: 22,990.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,700.14 : 58,052.90 = 15,326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,700.14/58,052.90 = 15,326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,700.14x = 58,052.90 × 15,326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,700.14x = 889,747,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,747,771.85/38,700.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.82

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