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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,744.88, 58,066.26 and 15,358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,744.88, 58,066.26 and 15,358.56 is: 23,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,744.88 : 58,066.26 = 15,358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,744.88/58,066.26 = 15,358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,744.88x = 58,066.26 × 15,358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,744.88x = 891,814,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,814,138.19/38,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,017.60

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