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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.66, 58,497.42 and 15,620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.66, 58,497.42 and 15,620.06 is: 23,431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.66 : 58,497.42 = 15,620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.66/58,497.42 = 15,620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.66x = 58,497.42 × 15,620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.66x = 913,732,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,732,917.76/38,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,431.06

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