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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,639.76, 58,011.48 and 22,873.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,639.76, 58,011.48 and 22,873.92 is: 34,341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,639.76 : 58,011.48 = 22,873.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,639.76/58,011.48 = 22,873.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,639.76x = 58,011.48 × 22,873.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,639.76x = 1,326,949,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,949,952.60/38,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,341.57

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