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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,831.19, 58,235.50 and 15,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,831.19, 58,235.50 and 15,133.44 is: 22,695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,831.19 : 58,235.50 = 15,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,831.19/58,235.50 = 15,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,831.19x = 58,235.50 × 15,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,831.19x = 881,303,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,303,445.12/38,831.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,695.76

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