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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,734.14, 58,104.66 and 15,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,734.14, 58,104.66 and 15,041.12 is: 22,563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,734.14 : 58,104.66 = 15,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,734.14/58,104.66 = 15,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,734.14x = 58,104.66 × 15,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,734.14x = 873,959,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,959,163.62/38,734.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.02

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