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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,709.78, 58,069.83 and 15,330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,709.78, 58,069.83 and 15,330.72 is: 22,998.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,709.78 : 58,069.83 = 15,330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,709.78/58,069.83 = 15,330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,709.78x = 58,069.83 × 15,330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,709.78x = 890,252,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,252,304.18/38,709.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,998.12

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