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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,711.13, 58,069.40 and 15,337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,711.13, 58,069.40 and 15,337.50 is: 23,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,711.13 : 58,069.40 = 15,337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,711.13/58,069.40 = 15,337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,711.13x = 58,069.40 × 15,337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,711.13x = 890,639,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,639,345.81/38,711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,007.32

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