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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,430.68, 57,263.97 and 34,238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,430.68, 57,263.97 and 34,238.48 is: 51,017.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,430.68 : 57,263.97 = 34,238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,430.68/57,263.97 = 34,238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,430.68x = 57,263.97 × 34,238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,430.68x = 1,960,631,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,631,112.62/38,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,017.34

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