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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,031.56, 52,497.96 and 34,045.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,031.56, 52,497.96 and 34,045.46 is: 46,995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,031.56 : 52,497.96 = 34,045.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,031.56/52,497.96 = 34,045.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,031.56x = 52,497.96 × 34,045.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,031.56x = 1,787,317,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,317,197.26/38,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,995.63

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