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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.35, 52,883.79 and 34,117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.35, 52,883.79 and 34,117.91 is: 47,118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.35 : 52,883.79 = 34,117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.35/52,883.79 = 34,117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.35x = 52,883.79 × 34,117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.35x = 1,804,284,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,284,193.63/38,292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,118.67

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