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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,695.62, 58,041 and 23,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,695.62, 58,041 and 23,101.50 is: 34,650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,695.62 : 58,041 = 23,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,695.62/58,041 = 23,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,695.62x = 58,041 × 23,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,695.62x = 1,340,834,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,834,161.50/38,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,650.80

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