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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,015.16, 52,171.38 and 34,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,015.16, 52,171.38 and 34,997.10 is: 48,029.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,015.16 : 52,171.38 = 34,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,015.16/52,171.38 = 34,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,015.16x = 52,171.38 × 34,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,015.16x = 1,825,847,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,847,003.00/38,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,029.44

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