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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,968.54, 58,447.95 and 15,595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,968.54, 58,447.95 and 15,595.18 is: 23,390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,968.54 : 58,447.95 = 15,595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,968.54/58,447.95 = 15,595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,968.54x = 58,447.95 × 15,595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,968.54x = 911,506,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,506,300.88/38,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,390.83

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