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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,604.76, 52,788.11 and 38,604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,604.76, 52,788.11 and 38,604.76 is: 52,788.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,604.76 : 52,788.11 = 38,604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,604.76/52,788.11 = 38,604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,604.76x = 52,788.11 × 38,604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,604.76x = 2,037,871,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,871,992.41/38,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,788.11

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