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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,792.16, 58,217.22 and 15,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,792.16, 58,217.22 and 15,103.44 is: 22,666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,792.16 : 58,217.22 = 15,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,792.16/58,217.22 = 15,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,792.16x = 58,217.22 × 15,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,792.16x = 879,280,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,280,289.24/38,792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.44

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