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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.08, 52,461.81 and 34,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.08, 52,461.81 and 34,019.30 is: 46,959.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.08 : 52,461.81 = 34,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.08/52,461.81 = 34,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.08x = 52,461.81 × 34,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.08x = 1,784,714,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,714,052.93/38,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,959.88

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