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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,768.16, 58,063.68 and 23,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,768.16, 58,063.68 and 23,153.76 is: 34,677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,768.16 : 58,063.68 = 23,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,768.16/58,063.68 = 23,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,768.16x = 58,063.68 × 23,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,768.16x = 1,344,392,511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,392,511.44/38,768.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,677.75

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