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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,914.41, 58,283.78 and 23,299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,914.41, 58,283.78 and 23,299.05 is: 34,895.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,914.41 : 58,283.78 = 23,299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,914.41/58,283.78 = 23,299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,914.41x = 58,283.78 × 23,299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,914.41x = 1,357,956,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,956,587.91/38,914.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,895.98

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