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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,117.10, 53,441.70 and 38,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,117.10, 53,441.70 and 38,117.10 is: 53,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,117.10 : 53,441.70 = 38,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,117.10/53,441.70 = 38,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,117.10x = 53,441.70 × 38,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,117.10x = 2,037,042,623.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,042,623.07/38,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,441.70

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