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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.18, 58,348.94 and 15,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.18, 58,348.94 and 15,204.30 is: 22,805.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.18 : 58,348.94 = 15,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.18/58,348.94 = 15,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.18x = 58,348.94 × 15,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.18x = 887,154,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,154,788.44/38,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,805.34

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