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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,858.22, 58,250.42 and 15,148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,858.22, 58,250.42 and 15,148.41 is: 22,708.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,858.22 : 58,250.42 = 15,148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,858.22/58,250.42 = 15,148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,858.22x = 58,250.42 × 15,148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,858.22x = 882,401,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,401,244.83/38,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.23

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