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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,870.30, 58,277.39 and 15,157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,870.30, 58,277.39 and 15,157.75 is: 22,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,870.30 : 58,277.39 = 15,157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,870.30/58,277.39 = 15,157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,870.30x = 58,277.39 × 15,157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,870.30x = 883,354,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,354,108.27/38,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.68

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