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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,947.61, 58,379.29 and 15,548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,947.61, 58,379.29 and 15,548.33 is: 23,305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,947.61 : 58,379.29 = 15,548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,947.61/58,379.29 = 15,548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,947.61x = 58,379.29 × 15,548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,947.61x = 907,700,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,700,466.09/38,947.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,305.68

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