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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,599.96, 58,159.39 and 34,906.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,599.96, 58,159.39 and 34,906.36 is: 52,594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,599.96 : 58,159.39 = 34,906.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,599.96/58,159.39 = 34,906.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,599.96x = 58,159.39 × 34,906.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,599.96x = 2,030,132,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,132,604.72/38,599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,594.16

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