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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.35, 57,460.59 and 35,575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.35, 57,460.59 and 35,575.74 is: 53,466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.35 : 57,460.59 = 35,575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.35/57,460.59 = 35,575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.35x = 57,460.59 × 35,575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.35x = 2,044,203,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,203,010.09/38,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,466.49

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