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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,907.92, 58,377 and 15,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,907.92, 58,377 and 15,550.76 is: 23,332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,907.92 : 58,377 = 15,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,907.92/58,377 = 15,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,907.92x = 58,377 × 15,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,907.92x = 907,806,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,806,716.52/38,907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,332.18

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