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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,008.70, 52,466.82 and 34,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,008.70, 52,466.82 and 34,022.92 is: 46,964.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,008.70 : 52,466.82 = 34,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,008.70/52,466.82 = 34,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,008.70x = 52,466.82 × 34,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,008.70x = 1,785,074,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,074,419.51/38,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,964.89

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