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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,271.35, 57,126.11 and 35,453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,271.35, 57,126.11 and 35,453.27 is: 52,919.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,271.35 : 57,126.11 = 35,453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,271.35/57,126.11 = 35,453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,271.35x = 57,126.11 × 35,453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,271.35x = 2,025,307,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,307,367.43/38,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,919.67

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