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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,781.63, 58,057.59 and 23,942.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,781.63, 58,057.59 and 23,942.82 is: 35,843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,781.63 : 58,057.59 = 23,942.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,781.63/58,057.59 = 23,942.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,781.63x = 58,057.59 × 23,942.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,781.63x = 1,390,062,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,062,427.00/38,781.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,843.32

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