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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,717.34, 58,111.65 and 23,955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,717.34, 58,111.65 and 23,955.09 is: 35,954.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,717.34 : 58,111.65 = 23,955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,717.34/58,111.65 = 23,955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,717.34x = 58,111.65 × 23,955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,717.34x = 1,392,069,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,069,805.80/38,717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,954.69

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