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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,844.14, 58,226.99 and 15,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,844.14, 58,226.99 and 15,136.88 is: 22,690.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,844.14 : 58,226.99 = 15,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,844.14/58,226.99 = 15,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,844.14x = 58,226.99 × 15,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,844.14x = 881,374,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,374,593.57/38,844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.03

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