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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.55, 57,874.11 and 34,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.55, 57,874.11 and 34,964.52 is: 52,341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.55 : 57,874.11 = 34,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.55/57,874.11 = 34,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.55x = 57,874.11 × 34,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.55x = 2,023,540,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,540,476.58/38,660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,341.22

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