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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,786.67, 58,167.41 and 15,092.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,786.67, 58,167.41 and 15,092.55 is: 22,633.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,786.67 : 58,167.41 = 15,092.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,786.67/58,167.41 = 15,092.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,786.67x = 58,167.41 × 15,092.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,786.67x = 877,894,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,894,468.33/38,786.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,633.92

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