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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,969.76, 58,469.28 and 23,398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,969.76, 58,469.28 and 23,398.56 is: 35,106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,969.76 : 58,469.28 = 23,398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,969.76/58,469.28 = 23,398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,969.76x = 58,469.28 × 23,398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,969.76x = 1,368,096,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,096,956.24/38,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,106.63

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