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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,873.22, 58,272.89 and 15,195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,873.22, 58,272.89 and 15,195.95 is: 22,779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,873.22 : 58,272.89 = 15,195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,873.22/58,272.89 = 15,195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,873.22x = 58,272.89 × 15,195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,873.22x = 885,511,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,511,922.80/38,873.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,779.48

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