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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.58, 52,465.26 and 34,021.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.58, 52,465.26 and 34,021.80 is: 46,963.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.58 : 52,465.26 = 34,021.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.58/52,465.26 = 34,021.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.58x = 52,465.26 × 34,021.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.58x = 1,784,962,582.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,962,582.67/38,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,963.33

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