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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,013.18, 52,168.62 and 34,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,013.18, 52,168.62 and 34,995.12 is: 48,026.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,013.18 : 52,168.62 = 34,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,013.18/52,168.62 = 34,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,013.18x = 52,168.62 × 34,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,013.18x = 1,825,647,117.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,647,117.13/38,013.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,026.69

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