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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,803.17, 58,215.50 and 15,446.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,803.17, 58,215.50 and 15,446.01 is: 23,173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,803.17 : 58,215.50 = 15,446.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,803.17/58,215.50 = 15,446.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,803.17x = 58,215.50 × 15,446.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,803.17x = 899,197,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,197,195.16/38,803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,173.29

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