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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,381.99, 57,635.51 and 23,684.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,381.99, 57,635.51 and 23,684.34 is: 35,565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,381.99 : 57,635.51 = 23,684.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,381.99/57,635.51 = 23,684.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,381.99x = 57,635.51 × 23,684.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,381.99x = 1,365,058,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,058,896.49/38,381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,565.09

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