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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,744.71, 58,117.07 and 15,371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,744.71, 58,117.07 and 15,371.15 is: 23,056.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,744.71 : 58,117.07 = 15,371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,744.71/58,117.07 = 15,371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,744.71x = 58,117.07 × 15,371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,744.71x = 893,326,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,326,200.53/38,744.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,056.73

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