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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.60, 57,119.02 and 35,448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.60, 57,119.02 and 35,448.52 is: 52,912.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.60 : 57,119.02 = 35,448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.60/57,119.02 = 35,448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.60x = 57,119.02 × 35,448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.60x = 2,024,784,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,784,722.85/38,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,912.58

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