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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.60, 58,399.20 and 23,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.60, 58,399.20 and 23,121.60 is: 34,662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.60 : 58,399.20 = 23,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.60/58,399.20 = 23,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.60x = 58,399.20 × 23,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.60x = 1,350,282,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,282,942.72/38,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,662.10

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