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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,991.10, 58,509.01 and 38,674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,991.10, 58,509.01 and 38,674.02 is: 58,033.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,991.10 : 58,509.01 = 38,674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,991.10/58,509.01 = 38,674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,991.10x = 58,509.01 × 38,674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,991.10x = 2,262,778,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,778,622.92/38,991.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,033.21

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