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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.80, 58,408.80 and 15,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.80, 58,408.80 and 15,611.20 is: 23,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.80 : 58,408.80 = 15,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.80/58,408.80 = 15,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.80x = 58,408.80 × 15,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.80x = 911,831,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,831,458.56/38,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,382.21

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