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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,671.05, 58,249.60 and 35,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,671.05, 58,249.60 and 35,183.46 is: 52,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,671.05 : 58,249.60 = 35,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,671.05/58,249.60 = 35,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,671.05x = 58,249.60 × 35,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,671.05x = 2,049,422,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,422,471.62/38,671.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,996.30

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