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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.34, 58,453.29 and 15,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.34, 58,453.29 and 15,287.70 is: 22,927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.34 : 58,453.29 = 15,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.34/58,453.29 = 15,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.34x = 58,453.29 × 15,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.34x = 893,616,361.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,616,361.53/38,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,927.74

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