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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,974.20, 58,505.04 and 15,617.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,974.20, 58,505.04 and 15,617.04 is: 23,443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,974.20 : 58,505.04 = 15,617.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,974.20/58,505.04 = 15,617.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,974.20x = 58,505.04 × 15,617.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,974.20x = 913,675,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,675,549.88/38,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,443.09

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