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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,774.16, 58,190.22 and 15,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,774.16, 58,190.22 and 15,085.44 is: 22,639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,774.16 : 58,190.22 = 15,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,774.16/58,190.22 = 15,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,774.16x = 58,190.22 × 15,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,774.16x = 877,825,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,825,072.40/38,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,639.43

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