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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016.16, 52,172.75 and 34,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016.16, 52,172.75 and 34,998.10 is: 48,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016.16 : 52,172.75 = 34,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016.16/52,172.75 = 34,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016.16x = 52,172.75 × 34,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016.16x = 1,825,947,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,947,121.78/38,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,030.81

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