Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,842.92, 58,133.16 and 23,184
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,842.92, 58,133.16 and 23,184 is: 34,697.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,842.92 : 58,133.16 = 23,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,842.92/58,133.16 = 23,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,842.92x = 58,133.16 × 23,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,842.92x = 1,347,759,181.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,347,759,181.44/38,842.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,697.68
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