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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,767.35, 58,414.82 and 31,901.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,767.35, 58,414.82 and 31,901.35 is: 48,069.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,767.35 : 58,414.82 = 31,901.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,767.35/58,414.82 = 31,901.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,767.35x = 58,414.82 × 31,901.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,767.35x = 1,863,511,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,511,618.01/38,767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,069.10

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