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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,884.20, 52,510.95 and 38,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,884.20, 52,510.95 and 38,884.20 is: 52,510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,884.20 : 52,510.95 = 38,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,884.20/52,510.95 = 38,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,884.20x = 52,510.95 × 38,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,884.20x = 2,041,846,281.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,846,281.99/38,884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,510.95

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