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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,977.83, 58,433.94 and 15,591.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,977.83, 58,433.94 and 15,591.51 is: 23,374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,977.83 : 58,433.94 = 15,591.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,977.83/58,433.94 = 15,591.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,977.83x = 58,433.94 × 15,591.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,977.83x = 911,073,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,073,359.85/38,977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,374.14

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