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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,934.84, 58,405.50 and 23,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,934.84, 58,405.50 and 23,450.88 is: 35,178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,934.84 : 58,405.50 = 23,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,934.84/58,405.50 = 23,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,934.84x = 58,405.50 × 23,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,934.84x = 1,369,660,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,660,371.84/38,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,178.27

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