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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,714.13, 58,073.91 and 15,340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,714.13, 58,073.91 and 15,340.50 is: 23,011.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,714.13 : 58,073.91 = 15,340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,714.13/58,073.91 = 15,340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,714.13x = 58,073.91 × 15,340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,714.13x = 890,882,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,882,816.36/38,714.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.83

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