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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,707.26, 58,038.93 and 35,404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,707.26, 58,038.93 and 35,404.98 is: 53,087.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,707.26 : 58,038.93 = 35,404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,707.26/58,038.93 = 35,404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,707.26x = 58,038.93 × 35,404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,707.26x = 2,054,867,155.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,867,155.87/38,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,087.38

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