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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,864.92, 58,312.86 and 15,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,864.92, 58,312.86 and 15,507.76 is: 23,267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,864.92 : 58,312.86 = 15,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,864.92/58,312.86 = 15,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,864.92x = 58,312.86 × 15,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,864.92x = 904,301,837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,301,837.79/38,864.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.82

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