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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,870.18, 58,277.21 and 15,157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,870.18, 58,277.21 and 15,157.63 is: 22,725.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,870.18 : 58,277.21 = 15,157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,870.18/58,277.21 = 15,157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,870.18x = 58,277.21 × 15,157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,870.18x = 883,344,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,344,165.13/38,870.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.50

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