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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.26, 56,939.79 and 34,761.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.26, 56,939.79 and 34,761.62 is: 52,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.26 : 56,939.79 = 34,761.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.26/56,939.79 = 34,761.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.26x = 56,939.79 × 34,761.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.26x = 1,979,319,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,319,342.86/38,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,073.29

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