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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,853.81, 58,272.04 and 15,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,853.81, 58,272.04 and 15,161.98 is: 22,739.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,853.81 : 58,272.04 = 15,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,853.81/58,272.04 = 15,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,853.81x = 58,272.04 × 15,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,853.81x = 883,519,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,519,505.04/38,853.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.58

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