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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.70, 57,310.05 and 35,582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.70, 57,310.05 and 35,582.30 is: 53,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.70 : 57,310.05 = 35,582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.70/57,310.05 = 35,582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.70x = 57,310.05 × 35,582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.70x = 2,039,223,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,223,392.12/38,206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,373.45

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