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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,528.59, 57,804.69 and 34,554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,528.59, 57,804.69 and 34,554.73 is: 51,842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,528.59 : 57,804.69 = 34,554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,528.59/57,804.69 = 34,554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,528.59x = 57,804.69 × 34,554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,528.59x = 1,997,425,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,425,455.68/38,528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,842.68

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