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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,827.05, 58,262.69 and 15,131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,827.05, 58,262.69 and 15,131.51 is: 22,705.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,827.05 : 58,262.69 = 15,131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,827.05/58,262.69 = 15,131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,827.05x = 58,262.69 × 15,131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,827.05x = 881,602,441.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,602,441.36/38,827.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.88

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