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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,512.40, 57,768.60 and 34,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,512.40, 57,768.60 and 34,883.60 is: 52,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,512.40 : 57,768.60 = 34,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,512.40/57,768.60 = 34,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,512.40x = 57,768.60 × 34,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,512.40x = 2,015,176,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,176,734.96/38,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,325.40

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