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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,878.22, 58,297.95 and 15,171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,878.22, 58,297.95 and 15,171.59 is: 22,749.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,878.22 : 58,297.95 = 15,171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,878.22/58,297.95 = 15,171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,878.22x = 58,297.95 × 15,171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,878.22x = 884,472,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,472,303.75/38,878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.82

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