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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,794.41, 58,220.91 and 31,096.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,794.41, 58,220.91 and 31,096.17 is: 46,667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,794.41 : 58,220.91 = 31,096.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,794.41/58,220.91 = 31,096.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,794.41x = 58,220.91 × 31,096.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,794.41x = 1,810,447,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,447,314.91/38,794.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,667.74

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