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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,940.29, 58,415.29 and 15,244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,940.29, 58,415.29 and 15,244.77 is: 22,869.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,940.29 : 58,415.29 = 15,244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,940.29/58,415.29 = 15,244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,940.29x = 58,415.29 × 15,244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,940.29x = 890,527,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,527,584.31/38,940.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,869.06

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