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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,859.79, 58,278.25 and 15,162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,859.79, 58,278.25 and 15,162.03 is: 22,738.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,859.79 : 58,278.25 = 15,162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,859.79/58,278.25 = 15,162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,859.79x = 58,278.25 × 15,162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,859.79x = 883,616,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,616,499.04/38,859.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.58

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