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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,863.62, 58,251.69 and 15,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,863.62, 58,251.69 and 15,462.72 is: 23,176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863.62 : 58,251.69 = 15,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863.62/58,251.69 = 15,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863.62x = 58,251.69 × 15,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863.62x = 900,729,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,729,572.00/38,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,176.68

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