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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,213.83, 57,281.86 and 35,385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,213.83, 57,281.86 and 35,385.31 is: 53,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,213.83 : 57,281.86 = 35,385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,213.83/57,281.86 = 35,385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,213.83x = 57,281.86 × 35,385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,213.83x = 2,026,936,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,936,373.48/38,213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,041.96

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