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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.20, 57,265.20 and 34,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.20, 57,265.20 and 34,029.60 is: 51,001.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.20 : 57,265.20 = 34,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.20/57,265.20 = 34,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.20x = 57,265.20 × 34,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.20x = 1,948,711,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,711,849.92/38,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,001.12

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