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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,983.03, 58,427.84 and 15,275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,983.03, 58,427.84 and 15,275.79 is: 22,895.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,983.03 : 58,427.84 = 15,275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,983.03/58,427.84 = 15,275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,983.03x = 58,427.84 × 15,275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,983.03x = 892,531,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,531,452.18/38,983.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,895.39

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