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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,339.26, 57,217.35 and 35,801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,339.26, 57,217.35 and 35,801.26 is: 53,429.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,339.26 : 57,217.35 = 35,801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,339.26/57,217.35 = 35,801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,339.26x = 57,217.35 × 35,801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,339.26x = 2,048,453,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,453,223.86/38,339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,429.65

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