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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,598.96, 58,157.88 and 34,905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,598.96, 58,157.88 and 34,905.36 is: 52,592.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,598.96 : 58,157.88 = 34,905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,598.96/58,157.88 = 34,905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,598.96x = 58,157.88 × 34,905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,598.96x = 2,030,021,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,021,738.24/38,598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,592.65

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