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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,675.32, 58,026.80 and 23,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,675.32, 58,026.80 and 23,867 is: 35,809.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,675.32 : 58,026.80 = 23,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,675.32/58,026.80 = 23,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,675.32x = 58,026.80 × 23,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,675.32x = 1,384,925,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,925,635.60/38,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,809.03

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