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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.60, 57,314.40 and 34,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.60, 57,314.40 and 34,710.40 is: 52,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.60 : 57,314.40 = 34,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.60/57,314.40 = 34,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.60x = 57,314.40 × 34,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.60x = 1,989,405,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,405,749.76/38,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,065.60

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