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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,807.67, 58,222.25 and 15,450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,807.67, 58,222.25 and 15,450.51 is: 23,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,807.67 : 58,222.25 = 15,450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,807.67/58,222.25 = 15,450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,807.67x = 58,222.25 × 15,450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,807.67x = 899,563,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,563,455.85/38,807.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,180.04

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