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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,934.27, 58,406.29 and 15,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,934.27, 58,406.29 and 15,238.76 is: 22,860.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,934.27 : 58,406.29 = 15,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,934.27/58,406.29 = 15,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,934.27x = 58,406.29 × 15,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,934.27x = 890,039,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,039,312.80/38,934.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,860.05

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