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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,668.55, 58,245.83 and 35,180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,668.55, 58,245.83 and 35,180.96 is: 52,992.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,668.55 : 58,245.83 = 35,180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,668.55/58,245.83 = 35,180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,668.55x = 58,245.83 × 35,180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,668.55x = 2,049,144,215.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,144,215.40/38,668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,992.53

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