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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,268.54, 52,850.93 and 34,094.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,268.54, 52,850.93 and 34,094.10 is: 47,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,268.54 : 52,850.93 = 34,094.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,268.54/52,850.93 = 34,094.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,268.54x = 52,850.93 × 34,094.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,268.54x = 1,801,904,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,904,722.04/38,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,085.80

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