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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,865.58, 57,995.25 and 34,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,865.58, 57,995.25 and 34,676.80 is: 51,744.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,865.58 : 57,995.25 = 34,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,865.58/57,995.25 = 34,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,865.58x = 57,995.25 × 34,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,865.58x = 2,011,089,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,089,605.23/38,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,744.75

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