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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,611.23, 57,822.48 and 34,871.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,611.23, 57,822.48 and 34,871.46 is: 52,221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,611.23 : 57,822.48 = 34,871.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,611.23/57,822.48 = 34,871.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,611.23x = 57,822.48 × 34,871.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,611.23x = 2,016,354,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,354,298.42/38,611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,221.96

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