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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,754.97, 58,145.38 and 15,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,754.97, 58,145.38 and 15,063.28 is: 22,599.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,754.97 : 58,145.38 = 15,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,754.97/58,145.38 = 15,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,754.97x = 58,145.38 × 15,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,754.97x = 875,859,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,859,956.62/38,754.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,599.94

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