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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,912.03, 58,344.07 and 15,191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,912.03, 58,344.07 and 15,191.97 is: 22,778.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,912.03 : 58,344.07 = 15,191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,912.03/58,344.07 = 15,191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,912.03x = 58,344.07 × 15,191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,912.03x = 886,360,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,360,993.44/38,912.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,778.59

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