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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,756.08, 58,101.31 and 15,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,756.08, 58,101.31 and 15,369.76 is: 23,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,756.08 : 58,101.31 = 15,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,756.08/58,101.31 = 15,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,756.08x = 58,101.31 × 15,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,756.08x = 893,003,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,003,190.39/38,756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.63

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