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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,872.66, 58,005.70 and 34,683.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,872.66, 58,005.70 and 34,683.86 is: 51,755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,872.66 : 58,005.70 = 34,683.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,872.66/58,005.70 = 34,683.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,872.66x = 58,005.70 × 34,683.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,872.66x = 2,011,861,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,861,831.40/38,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,755.19

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