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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,246.60, 57,369.90 and 34,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,246.60, 57,369.90 and 34,358.60 is: 51,537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,246.60 : 57,369.90 = 34,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,246.60/57,369.90 = 34,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,246.60x = 57,369.90 × 34,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,246.60x = 1,971,149,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,149,446.14/38,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,537.90

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