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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,701.18, 53,059.73 and 38,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,701.18, 53,059.73 and 38,001.34 is: 52,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,701.18 : 53,059.73 = 38,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,701.18/53,059.73 = 38,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,701.18x = 53,059.73 × 38,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,701.18x = 2,016,340,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,340,840.04/38,701.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,100.24

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