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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,669.55, 58,247.34 and 35,181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,669.55, 58,247.34 and 35,181.96 is: 52,994.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,669.55 : 58,247.34 = 35,181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,669.55/58,247.34 = 35,181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,669.55x = 58,247.34 × 35,181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,669.55x = 2,049,255,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,255,585.99/38,669.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,994.04

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