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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,731.64, 58,081.82 and 15,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,731.64, 58,081.82 and 15,026.72 is: 22,534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,731.64 : 58,081.82 = 15,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,731.64/58,081.82 = 15,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,731.64x = 58,081.82 × 15,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,731.64x = 872,778,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,778,880.69/38,731.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.01

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