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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,767.20, 58,179.68 and 15,078.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,767.20, 58,179.68 and 15,078.48 is: 22,628.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,767.20 : 58,179.68 = 15,078.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,767.20/58,179.68 = 15,078.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,767.20x = 58,179.68 × 15,078.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,767.20x = 877,261,141.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,261,141.29/38,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,628.95

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