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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,803.43, 58,464.44 and 35,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,803.43, 58,464.44 and 35,059.56 is: 52,823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,803.43 : 58,464.44 = 35,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,803.43/58,464.44 = 35,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,803.43x = 58,464.44 × 35,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,803.43x = 2,049,737,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,737,357.13/38,803.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,823.61

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