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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,354.59, 52,922.74 and 35,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,354.59, 52,922.74 and 35,254.14 is: 48,644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354.59 : 52,922.74 = 35,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354.59/52,922.74 = 35,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354.59x = 52,922.74 × 35,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354.59x = 1,865,745,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,745,563.80/38,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,644.65

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