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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,995.20, 58,363.20 and 34,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,995.20, 58,363.20 and 34,329.60 is: 51,380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,995.20 : 58,363.20 = 34,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,995.20/58,363.20 = 34,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,995.20x = 58,363.20 × 34,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,995.20x = 2,003,585,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,585,310.72/38,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,380.31

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