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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,735.36, 58,111.68 and 15,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,735.36, 58,111.68 and 15,364.16 is: 23,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,735.36 : 58,111.68 = 15,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,735.36/58,111.68 = 15,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,735.36x = 58,111.68 × 15,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,735.36x = 892,837,149.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,837,149.39/38,735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,049.67

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