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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,601.96, 58,162.41 and 34,908.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,601.96, 58,162.41 and 34,908.36 is: 52,597.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,601.96 : 58,162.41 = 34,908.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,601.96/58,162.41 = 34,908.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,601.96x = 58,162.41 × 34,908.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,601.96x = 2,030,354,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,354,346.75/38,601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,597.18

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