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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,713.38, 58,019.04 and 15,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,713.38, 58,019.04 and 15,327.06 is: 22,970.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,713.38 : 58,019.04 = 15,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,713.38/58,019.04 = 15,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,713.38x = 58,019.04 × 15,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,713.38x = 889,261,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,261,307.22/38,713.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,970.39

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