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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.46, 58,446.45 and 15,594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.46, 58,446.45 and 15,594.18 is: 23,389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.46 : 58,446.45 = 15,594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.46/58,446.45 = 15,594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.46x = 58,446.45 × 15,594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.46x = 911,424,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,424,461.66/38,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,389.97

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