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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,786.49, 58,064.90 and 23,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,786.49, 58,064.90 and 23,947.70 is: 35,850.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,786.49 : 58,064.90 = 23,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,786.49/58,064.90 = 23,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,786.49x = 58,064.90 × 23,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,786.49x = 1,390,520,395.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,520,395.67/38,786.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,850.64

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