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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,694.15, 58,109.28 and 38,140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,694.15, 58,109.28 and 38,140.11 is: 57,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,694.15 : 58,109.28 = 38,140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,694.15/58,109.28 = 38,140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,694.15x = 58,109.28 × 38,140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,694.15x = 2,216,294,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,294,331.22/38,694.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,277.25

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