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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,189.40, 57,005.06 and 35,375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,189.40, 57,005.06 and 35,375.48 is: 52,804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,189.40 : 57,005.06 = 35,375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,189.40/57,005.06 = 35,375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,189.40x = 57,005.06 × 35,375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,189.40x = 2,016,581,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,581,359.93/38,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,804.74

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