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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,924.77, 58,405.58 and 23,160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,924.77, 58,405.58 and 23,160.95 is: 34,752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,924.77 : 58,405.58 = 23,160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,924.77/58,405.58 = 23,160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,924.77x = 58,405.58 × 23,160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,924.77x = 1,352,728,835.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,728,835.16/38,924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,752.39

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