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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,704.23, 53,064 and 38,004.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,704.23, 53,064 and 38,004.39 is: 52,104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,704.23 : 53,064 = 38,004.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,704.23/53,064 = 38,004.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,704.23x = 53,064 × 38,004.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,704.23x = 2,016,664,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,664,950.96/38,704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,104.51

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