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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.02, 57,228.15 and 34,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.02, 57,228.15 and 34,076.80 is: 50,965.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.02 : 57,228.15 = 34,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.02/57,228.15 = 34,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.02x = 57,228.15 × 34,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.02x = 1,950,152,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,152,221.92/38,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,965.69

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