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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,452.70, 57,630.45 and 34,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,452.70, 57,630.45 and 34,273.10 is: 51,366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,452.70 : 57,630.45 = 34,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,452.70/57,630.45 = 34,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,452.70x = 57,630.45 × 34,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,452.70x = 1,975,174,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,174,175.90/38,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,366.33

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