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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,337.08, 52,622.51 and 34,051.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,337.08, 52,622.51 and 34,051.64 is: 46,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,337.08 : 52,622.51 = 34,051.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,337.08/52,622.51 = 34,051.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,337.08x = 52,622.51 × 34,051.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,337.08x = 1,791,882,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,882,766.42/38,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,740.20

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