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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,968.76, 58,444.50 and 23,390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,968.76, 58,444.50 and 23,390.84 is: 35,081.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,968.76 : 58,444.50 = 23,390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,968.76/58,444.50 = 23,390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,968.76x = 58,444.50 × 23,390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,968.76x = 1,367,065,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,065,948.38/38,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,081.07

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