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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,999.56, 58,506.64 and 15,627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,999.56, 58,506.64 and 15,627.82 is: 23,444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,999.56 : 58,506.64 = 15,627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,999.56/58,506.64 = 15,627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,999.56x = 58,506.64 × 15,627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,999.56x = 914,331,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,331,238.72/38,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,444.66

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