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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,183.08, 52,572.90 and 34,683.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,183.08, 52,572.90 and 34,683.88 is: 47,754.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,183.08 : 52,572.90 = 34,683.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,183.08/52,572.90 = 34,683.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,183.08x = 52,572.90 × 34,683.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,183.08x = 1,823,432,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,432,154.85/38,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,754.98

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