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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,034.62, 56,910.65 and 23,928.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,034.62, 56,910.65 and 23,928.77 is: 35,804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034.62 : 56,910.65 = 23,928.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034.62/56,910.65 = 23,928.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034.62x = 56,910.65 × 23,928.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034.62x = 1,361,801,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,801,450.20/38,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,804.27

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