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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,114.70, 57,172.05 and 38,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,114.70, 57,172.05 and 38,114.70 is: 57,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,114.70 : 57,172.05 = 38,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,114.70/57,172.05 = 38,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,114.70x = 57,172.05 × 38,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,114.70x = 2,179,095,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,095,534.14/38,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,172.05

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