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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,812.92, 58,219.74 and 15,445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,812.92, 58,219.74 and 15,445.32 is: 23,168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,812.92 : 58,219.74 = 15,445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,812.92/58,219.74 = 15,445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,812.92x = 58,219.74 × 15,445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,812.92x = 899,222,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,222,514.62/38,812.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,168.12

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