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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,676.20, 58,014.30 and 23,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,676.20, 58,014.30 and 23,124.20 is: 34,686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,676.20 : 58,014.30 = 23,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,676.20/58,014.30 = 23,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,676.20x = 58,014.30 × 23,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,676.20x = 1,341,534,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,534,276.06/38,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,686.30

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