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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,336.08, 52,621.14 and 34,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,336.08, 52,621.14 and 34,050.64 is: 46,738.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,336.08 : 52,621.14 = 34,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,336.08/52,621.14 = 34,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,336.08x = 52,621.14 × 34,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,336.08x = 1,791,783,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,783,494.53/38,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,738.83

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