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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,957.17, 58,376.29 and 23,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,957.17, 58,376.29 and 23,131.04 is: 34,661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,957.17 : 58,376.29 = 23,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,957.17/58,376.29 = 23,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,957.17x = 58,376.29 × 23,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,957.17x = 1,350,303,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,303,891.50/38,957.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,661.24

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