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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,940.04, 58,414.91 and 15,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,940.04, 58,414.91 and 15,244.52 is: 22,868.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,940.04 : 58,414.91 = 15,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,940.04/58,414.91 = 15,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,940.04x = 58,414.91 × 15,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,940.04x = 890,507,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,507,263.79/38,940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,868.68

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