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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,946.61, 58,377.79 and 15,547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,946.61, 58,377.79 and 15,547.33 is: 23,304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,946.61 : 58,377.79 = 15,547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,946.61/58,377.79 = 15,547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,946.61x = 58,377.79 × 15,547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,946.61x = 907,618,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,618,765.80/38,946.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,304.18

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