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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,669.05, 58,246.58 and 35,181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,669.05, 58,246.58 and 35,181.46 is: 52,993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,669.05 : 58,246.58 = 35,181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,669.05/58,246.58 = 35,181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,669.05x = 58,246.58 × 35,181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,669.05x = 2,049,199,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,199,724.41/38,669.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,993.28

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