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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,012.18, 52,167.25 and 34,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,012.18, 52,167.25 and 34,994.12 is: 48,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,012.18 : 52,167.25 = 34,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,012.18/52,167.25 = 34,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,012.18x = 52,167.25 × 34,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,012.18x = 1,825,547,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,547,006.57/38,012.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,025.32

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