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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,091.92, 57,022.58 and 34,581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,091.92, 57,022.58 and 34,581.92 is: 51,768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,091.92 : 57,022.58 = 34,581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,091.92/57,022.58 = 34,581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,091.92x = 57,022.58 × 34,581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,091.92x = 1,971,950,299.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,950,299.75/38,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,768.20

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