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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,905.73, 58,359.73 and 15,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,905.73, 58,359.73 and 15,212.32 is: 22,818.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,905.73 : 58,359.73 = 15,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,905.73/58,359.73 = 15,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,905.73x = 58,359.73 × 15,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,905.73x = 887,786,849.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,786,849.84/38,905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,818.92

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