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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,726.60, 57,972.90 and 35,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,726.60, 57,972.90 and 35,030.48 is: 52,439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,726.60 : 57,972.90 = 35,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,726.60/57,972.90 = 35,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,726.60x = 57,972.90 × 35,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,726.60x = 2,030,818,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,818,513.99/38,726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,439.89

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