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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,276.64, 57,133.95 and 35,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,276.64, 57,133.95 and 35,458.56 is: 52,927.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,276.64 : 57,133.95 = 35,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,276.64/57,133.95 = 35,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,276.64x = 57,133.95 × 35,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,276.64x = 2,025,887,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,887,594.11/38,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,927.52

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