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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,666.49, 57,882.95 and 34,970.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,666.49, 57,882.95 and 34,970.46 is: 52,350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,666.49 : 57,882.95 = 34,970.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,666.49/57,882.95 = 34,970.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,666.49x = 57,882.95 × 34,970.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,666.49x = 2,024,193,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,193,387.66/38,666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,350.07

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