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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,168.70, 52,635.29 and 35,151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,168.70, 52,635.29 and 35,151.65 is: 48,474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,168.70 : 52,635.29 = 35,151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,168.70/52,635.29 = 35,151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,168.70x = 52,635.29 × 35,151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,168.70x = 1,850,216,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,216,852.79/38,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,474.71

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