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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.62, 57,179.78 and 34,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.62, 57,179.78 and 34,499.84 is: 51,564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.62 : 57,179.78 = 34,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.62/57,179.78 = 34,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.62x = 57,179.78 × 34,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.62x = 1,972,693,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,693,261.24/38,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,564.76

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