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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,791.76, 58,187.84 and 15,418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,791.76, 58,187.84 and 15,418.26 is: 23,127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,791.76 : 58,187.84 = 15,418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,791.76/58,187.84 = 15,418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,791.76x = 58,187.84 × 15,418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,791.76x = 897,155,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,155,168.87/38,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,127.47

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