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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,744.26, 53,423.04 and 34,966.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,744.26, 53,423.04 and 34,966.22 is: 48,213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,744.26 : 53,423.04 = 34,966.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,744.26/53,423.04 = 34,966.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,744.26x = 53,423.04 × 34,966.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,744.26x = 1,868,001,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,001,633.72/38,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,213.64

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