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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,294.08, 52,886.12 and 34,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,294.08, 52,886.12 and 34,119.60 is: 47,120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,294.08 : 52,886.12 = 34,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,294.08/52,886.12 = 34,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,294.08x = 52,886.12 × 34,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,294.08x = 1,804,453,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,453,259.95/38,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,120.95

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