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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,004.58, 52,461.12 and 34,018.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,004.58, 52,461.12 and 34,018.80 is: 46,959.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,004.58 : 52,461.12 = 34,018.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,004.58/52,461.12 = 34,018.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,004.58x = 52,461.12 × 34,018.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,004.58x = 1,784,664,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,664,349.06/38,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,959.19

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