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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,886.08, 58,326.88 and 23,293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,886.08, 58,326.88 and 23,293.12 is: 34,938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,886.08 : 58,326.88 = 23,293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,886.08/58,326.88 = 23,293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,886.08x = 58,326.88 × 23,293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,886.08x = 1,358,615,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,615,015.07/38,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,938.34

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