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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,338.26, 57,215.86 and 35,800.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,338.26, 57,215.86 and 35,800.26 is: 53,428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,338.26 : 57,215.86 = 35,800.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,338.26/57,215.86 = 35,800.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,338.26x = 57,215.86 × 35,800.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,338.26x = 2,048,342,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,342,664.12/38,338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,428.16

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