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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,605.23, 57,813.48 and 34,865.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,605.23, 57,813.48 and 34,865.46 is: 52,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,605.23 : 57,813.48 = 34,865.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,605.23/57,813.48 = 34,865.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,605.23x = 57,813.48 × 34,865.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,605.23x = 2,015,693,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,693,574.40/38,605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,212.97

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