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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,888.89, 58,320.36 and 15,190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,888.89, 58,320.36 and 15,190.29 is: 22,780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,888.89 : 58,320.36 = 15,190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,888.89/58,320.36 = 15,190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,888.89x = 58,320.36 × 15,190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,888.89x = 885,903,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,903,105.35/38,888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,780.37

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