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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,710.49, 57,967.32 and 35,462.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,710.49, 57,967.32 and 35,462.79 is: 53,104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,710.49 : 57,967.32 = 35,462.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,710.49/57,967.32 = 35,462.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,710.49x = 57,967.32 × 35,462.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,710.49x = 2,055,682,896.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,682,896.02/38,710.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,104.03

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