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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,792.62, 58,074.10 and 23,953.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,792.62, 58,074.10 and 23,953.82 is: 35,859.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,792.62 : 58,074.10 = 23,953.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,792.62/58,074.10 = 23,953.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,792.62x = 58,074.10 × 23,953.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,792.62x = 1,391,096,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,096,538.06/38,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,859.82

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