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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,652.14, 57,861.50 and 34,956.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,652.14, 57,861.50 and 34,956.11 is: 52,328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,652.14 : 57,861.50 = 34,956.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,652.14/57,861.50 = 34,956.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,652.14x = 57,861.50 × 34,956.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,652.14x = 2,022,612,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,612,928.64/38,652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,328.61

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