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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,761.94, 58,130.08 and 15,067.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,761.94, 58,130.08 and 15,067.78 is: 22,596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,761.94 : 58,130.08 = 15,067.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,761.94/58,130.08 = 15,067.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,761.94x = 58,130.08 × 15,067.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,761.94x = 875,891,073.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,891,073.83/38,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,596.68

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