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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,222.70, 57,285.45 and 34,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,222.70, 57,285.45 and 34,043.10 is: 51,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,222.70 : 57,285.45 = 34,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,222.70/57,285.45 = 34,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,222.70x = 57,285.45 × 34,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,222.70x = 1,950,174,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,174,302.90/38,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,021.36

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