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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,768.20, 58,181.18 and 15,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,768.20, 58,181.18 and 15,079.48 is: 22,630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,768.20 : 58,181.18 = 15,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,768.20/58,181.18 = 15,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,768.20x = 58,181.18 × 15,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,768.20x = 877,341,940.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,341,940.19/38,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,630.45

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