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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,850.12, 58,266.54 and 15,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,850.12, 58,266.54 and 15,158.30 is: 22,734.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,850.12 : 58,266.54 = 15,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,850.12/58,266.54 = 15,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,850.12x = 58,266.54 × 15,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,850.12x = 883,221,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,221,401.95/38,850.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,734.07

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