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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,182.08, 52,571.52 and 34,682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,182.08, 52,571.52 and 34,682.88 is: 47,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,182.08 : 52,571.52 = 34,682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,182.08/52,571.52 = 34,682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,182.08x = 52,571.52 × 34,682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,182.08x = 1,823,331,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,331,719.58/38,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,753.60

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