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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,467.40, 57,614.70 and 38,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,467.40, 57,614.70 and 38,467.40 is: 57,614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,467.40 : 57,614.70 = 38,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,467.40/57,614.70 = 38,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,467.40x = 57,614.70 × 38,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,467.40x = 2,216,287,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,287,710.78/38,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,614.70

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