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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,758.83, 58,105.44 and 15,372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,758.83, 58,105.44 and 15,372.51 is: 23,045.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,758.83 : 58,105.44 = 15,372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,758.83/58,105.44 = 15,372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,758.83x = 58,105.44 × 15,372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,758.83x = 893,226,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,226,457.45/38,758.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,045.75

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