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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,738.40, 54,350.40 and 38,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,738.40, 54,350.40 and 38,738.40 is: 54,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,738.40 : 54,350.40 = 38,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,738.40/54,350.40 = 38,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,738.40x = 54,350.40 × 38,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,738.40x = 2,105,447,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,447,535.36/38,738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,350.40

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