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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,752.17, 58,114.86 and 15,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,752.17, 58,114.86 and 15,054.13 is: 22,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,752.17 : 58,114.86 = 15,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,752.17/58,114.86 = 15,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,752.17x = 58,114.86 × 15,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,752.17x = 874,868,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,868,657.37/38,752.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,575.99

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