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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,419.63, 52,989.28 and 34,117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,419.63, 52,989.28 and 34,117.25 is: 47,055.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,419.63 : 52,989.28 = 34,117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,419.63/52,989.28 = 34,117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,419.63x = 52,989.28 × 34,117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,419.63x = 1,807,848,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,848,342.49/38,419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,055.33

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