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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,687.20, 58,030.80 and 23,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,687.20, 58,030.80 and 23,135.20 is: 34,702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,687.20 : 58,030.80 = 23,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,687.20/58,030.80 = 23,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,687.20x = 58,030.80 × 23,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,687.20x = 1,342,554,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,554,164.16/38,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,702.80

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