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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,334.08, 52,618.40 and 34,048.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,334.08, 52,618.40 and 34,048.64 is: 46,736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,334.08 : 52,618.40 = 34,048.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,334.08/52,618.40 = 34,048.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,334.08x = 52,618.40 × 34,048.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,334.08x = 1,791,584,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,584,958.98/38,334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,736.09

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