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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,668.05, 58,245.08 and 35,180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,668.05, 58,245.08 and 35,180.46 is: 52,991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,668.05 : 58,245.08 = 35,180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,668.05/58,245.08 = 35,180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,668.05x = 58,245.08 × 35,180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,668.05x = 2,049,088,531.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,088,531.23/38,668.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,991.77

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