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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,339.08, 52,625.28 and 34,053.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,339.08, 52,625.28 and 34,053.64 is: 46,742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,339.08 : 52,625.28 = 34,053.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,339.08/52,625.28 = 34,053.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,339.08x = 52,625.28 × 34,053.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,339.08x = 1,792,082,340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,082,340.02/38,339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,742.97

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