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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,935.27, 58,407.79 and 15,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,935.27, 58,407.79 and 15,239.76 is: 22,861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,935.27 : 58,407.79 = 15,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,935.27/58,407.79 = 15,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,935.27x = 58,407.79 × 15,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,935.27x = 890,120,701.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,120,701.73/38,935.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,861.55

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