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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,789.16, 58,212.72 and 15,100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,789.16, 58,212.72 and 15,100.44 is: 22,661.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,789.16 : 58,212.72 = 15,100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,789.16/58,212.72 = 15,100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,789.16x = 58,212.72 × 15,100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,789.16x = 879,037,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,037,685.60/38,789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,661.94

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