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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,882.32, 58,315.01 and 15,182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,882.32, 58,315.01 and 15,182.26 is: 22,770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,882.32 : 58,315.01 = 15,182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,882.32/58,315.01 = 15,182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,882.32x = 58,315.01 × 15,182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,882.32x = 885,353,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,353,422.02/38,882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,770.08

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