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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.20, 52,853.82 and 34,235.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.20, 52,853.82 and 34,235.43 is: 47,267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.20 : 52,853.82 = 34,235.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.20/52,853.82 = 34,235.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.20x = 52,853.82 × 34,235.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.20x = 1,809,473,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,473,254.84/38,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,267.93

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