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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.18, 52,165.88 and 34,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.18, 52,165.88 and 34,993.12 is: 48,023.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.18 : 52,165.88 = 34,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.18/52,165.88 = 34,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.18x = 52,165.88 × 34,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.18x = 1,825,446,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,446,898.75/38,011.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,023.95

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