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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,864.43, 58,261.77 and 15,155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,864.43, 58,261.77 and 15,155.98 is: 22,720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,864.43 : 58,261.77 = 15,155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,864.43/58,261.77 = 15,155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,864.43x = 58,261.77 × 15,155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,864.43x = 883,014,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,014,075.23/38,864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,720.37

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