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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,980.09, 58,435.30 and 15,282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,980.09, 58,435.30 and 15,282.12 is: 22,909.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,980.09 : 58,435.30 = 15,282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,980.09/58,435.30 = 15,282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,980.09x = 58,435.30 × 15,282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,980.09x = 893,015,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,015,266.84/38,980.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,909.52

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