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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,268.59, 52,836.40 and 34,222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,268.59, 52,836.40 and 34,222.84 is: 47,250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,268.59 : 52,836.40 = 34,222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,268.59/52,836.40 = 34,222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,268.59x = 52,836.40 × 34,222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,268.59x = 1,808,211,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,211,574.06/38,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,250.55

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