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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,235.60, 52,809.90 and 34,872.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,235.60, 52,809.90 and 34,872.48 is: 48,164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,235.60 : 52,809.90 = 34,872.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,235.60/52,809.90 = 34,872.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,235.60x = 52,809.90 × 34,872.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,235.60x = 1,841,612,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,612,181.55/38,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,164.86

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