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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,229.24, 57,308.49 and 35,076.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,229.24, 57,308.49 and 35,076.09 is: 52,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,229.24 : 57,308.49 = 35,076.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,229.24/57,308.49 = 35,076.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,229.24x = 57,308.49 × 35,076.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,229.24x = 2,010,157,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,157,753.00/38,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,581.68

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