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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,787.42, 58,168.53 and 15,093.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,787.42, 58,168.53 and 15,093.30 is: 22,635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,787.42 : 58,168.53 = 15,093.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,787.42/58,168.53 = 15,093.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,787.42x = 58,168.53 × 15,093.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,787.42x = 877,955,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,955,073.85/38,787.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,635.05

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