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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.76, 58,441.50 and 23,388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.76, 58,441.50 and 23,388.84 is: 35,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.76 : 58,441.50 = 23,388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.76/58,441.50 = 23,388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.76x = 58,441.50 × 23,388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.76x = 1,366,878,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,878,892.86/38,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,078.07

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