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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.83, 57,414.81 and 34,556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.83, 57,414.81 and 34,556.22 is: 51,847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.83 : 57,414.81 = 34,556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.83/57,414.81 = 34,556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.83x = 57,414.81 × 34,556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.83x = 1,984,038,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,038,805.62/38,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,847.48

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