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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,343.08, 52,630.76 and 34,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,343.08, 52,630.76 and 34,057.64 is: 46,748.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,343.08 : 52,630.76 = 34,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,343.08/52,630.76 = 34,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,343.08x = 52,630.76 × 34,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,343.08x = 1,792,479,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,479,477.01/38,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,748.45

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