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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,726.35, 58,090.10 and 15,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,726.35, 58,090.10 and 15,035.27 is: 22,553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,726.35 : 58,090.10 = 15,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,726.35/58,090.10 = 15,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,726.35x = 58,090.10 × 15,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,726.35x = 873,399,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,399,972.20/38,726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,553.12

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