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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,121.51, 52,498.94 and 34,312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,121.51, 52,498.94 and 34,312.23 is: 47,253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,121.51 : 52,498.94 = 34,312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,121.51/52,498.94 = 34,312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,121.51x = 52,498.94 × 34,312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,121.51x = 1,801,355,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,355,532.48/38,121.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,253.00

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