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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.85, 58,302.77 and 23,003.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.85, 58,302.77 and 23,003.15 is: 34,569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.85 : 58,302.77 = 23,003.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.85/58,302.77 = 23,003.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.85x = 58,302.77 × 23,003.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.85x = 1,341,146,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,146,957.20/38,795.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,569.34

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