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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,767.20, 58,021.20 and 34,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,767.20, 58,021.20 and 34,101.60 is: 51,038.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,767.20 : 58,021.20 = 34,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,767.20/58,021.20 = 34,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,767.20x = 58,021.20 × 34,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,767.20x = 1,978,615,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,615,753.92/38,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,038.40

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