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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,662.08, 58,006.94 and 23,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,662.08, 58,006.94 and 23,853.76 is: 35,789.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,662.08 : 58,006.94 = 23,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,662.08/58,006.94 = 23,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,662.08x = 58,006.94 × 23,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,662.08x = 1,383,683,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,683,625.09/38,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,789.17

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