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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,863.80, 58,292.46 and 23,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,863.80, 58,292.46 and 23,270.04 is: 34,903.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863.80 : 58,292.46 = 23,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863.80/58,292.46 = 23,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863.80x = 58,292.46 × 23,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863.80x = 1,356,467,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,467,875.90/38,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,903.12

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