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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.62, 57,194.76 and 34,509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.62, 57,194.76 and 34,509.84 is: 51,579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.62 : 57,194.76 = 34,509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.62/57,194.76 = 34,509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.62x = 57,194.76 × 34,509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.62x = 1,973,782,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,782,016.44/38,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,579.73

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