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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,886.27, 58,332.03 and 15,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,886.27, 58,332.03 and 15,512.50 is: 23,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,886.27 : 58,332.03 = 15,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,886.27/58,332.03 = 15,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,886.27x = 58,332.03 × 15,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,886.27x = 904,875,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,875,615.38/38,886.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,269.80

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