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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,819.66, 58,233.33 and 15,440.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,819.66, 58,233.33 and 15,440.63 is: 23,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,819.66 : 58,233.33 = 15,440.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,819.66/58,233.33 = 15,440.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,819.66x = 58,233.33 × 15,440.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,819.66x = 899,159,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,159,011.03/38,819.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,162.47

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