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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,748.98, 58,110.68 and 15,054.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,748.98, 58,110.68 and 15,054.86 is: 22,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,748.98 : 58,110.68 = 15,054.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,748.98/58,110.68 = 15,054.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,748.98x = 58,110.68 × 15,054.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,748.98x = 874,848,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,848,334.82/38,748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,577.32

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