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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.56, 52,462.14 and 34,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.56, 52,462.14 and 34,019.40 is: 46,959.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.56 : 52,462.14 = 34,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.56/52,462.14 = 34,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.56x = 52,462.14 × 34,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.56x = 1,784,730,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,730,525.52/38,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,959.72

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