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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,967.76, 58,443 and 23,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,967.76, 58,443 and 23,389.84 is: 35,079.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,967.76 : 58,443 = 23,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,967.76/58,443 = 23,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,967.76x = 58,443 × 23,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,967.76x = 1,366,972,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,972,419.12/38,967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,079.57

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