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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,050.91, 52,524.96 and 34,065.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,050.91, 52,524.96 and 34,065.09 is: 47,022.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,050.91 : 52,524.96 = 34,065.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,050.91/52,524.96 = 34,065.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,050.91x = 52,524.96 × 34,065.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,050.91x = 1,789,267,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,267,489.65/38,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,022.99

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