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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,431.60, 57,517.80 and 38,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,431.60, 57,517.80 and 38,431.60 is: 57,517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,431.60 : 57,517.80 = 38,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,431.60/57,517.80 = 38,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,431.60x = 57,517.80 × 38,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,431.60x = 2,210,501,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,501,082.48/38,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,517.80

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