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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.08, 58,008.44 and 23,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.08, 58,008.44 and 23,854.76 is: 35,790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.08 : 58,008.44 = 23,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.08/58,008.44 = 23,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.08x = 58,008.44 × 23,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.08x = 1,383,777,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,777,414.17/38,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,790.67

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