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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,972.98, 58,313.22 and 23,119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,972.98, 58,313.22 and 23,119.97 is: 34,593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,972.98 : 58,313.22 = 23,119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,972.98/58,313.22 = 23,119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,972.98x = 58,313.22 × 23,119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,972.98x = 1,348,199,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,199,518.74/38,972.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,593.18

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