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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,999.45, 58,472.75 and 15,292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,999.45, 58,472.75 and 15,292.14 is: 22,927.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,999.45 : 58,472.75 = 15,292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,999.45/58,472.75 = 15,292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,999.45x = 58,472.75 × 15,292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,999.45x = 894,173,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,173,562.54/38,999.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,927.85

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