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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,797.85, 58,305.77 and 23,005.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,797.85, 58,305.77 and 23,005.15 is: 34,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,797.85 : 58,305.77 = 23,005.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,797.85/58,305.77 = 23,005.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,797.85x = 58,305.77 × 23,005.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,797.85x = 1,341,332,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,332,984.72/38,797.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,572.35

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