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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,255.80, 57,221.70 and 34,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,255.80, 57,221.70 and 34,335.40 is: 51,357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,255.80 : 57,221.70 = 34,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,255.80/57,221.70 = 34,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,255.80x = 57,221.70 × 34,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,255.80x = 1,964,729,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,729,958.18/38,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,357.70

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