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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.92, 58,208.52 and 15,438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.92, 58,208.52 and 15,438.88 is: 23,164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.92 : 58,208.52 = 15,438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.92/58,208.52 = 15,438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.92x = 58,208.52 × 15,438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.92x = 898,674,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,674,355.26/38,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,164.15

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