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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,719.63, 58,028.41 and 15,333.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,719.63, 58,028.41 and 15,333.31 is: 22,979.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,719.63 : 58,028.41 = 15,333.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,719.63/58,028.41 = 15,333.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,719.63x = 58,028.41 × 15,333.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,719.63x = 889,767,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,767,599.34/38,719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,979.75

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