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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,972.97, 58,466.75 and 15,601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,972.97, 58,466.75 and 15,601.23 is: 23,404.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,972.97 : 58,466.75 = 15,601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,972.97/58,466.75 = 15,601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,972.97x = 58,466.75 × 15,601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,972.97x = 912,153,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,153,136.10/38,972.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,404.76

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