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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,569.23, 57,759.48 and 34,829.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,569.23, 57,759.48 and 34,829.46 is: 52,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,569.23 : 57,759.48 = 34,829.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,569.23/57,759.48 = 34,829.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,569.23x = 57,759.48 × 34,829.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,569.23x = 2,011,731,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,731,498.28/38,569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,158.97

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