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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,773.16, 58,188.72 and 15,084.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,773.16, 58,188.72 and 15,084.44 is: 22,637.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,773.16 : 58,188.72 = 15,084.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,773.16/58,188.72 = 15,084.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,773.16x = 58,188.72 × 15,084.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,773.16x = 877,744,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,744,255.52/38,773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,637.93

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