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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,897.70, 58,216.95 and 34,232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,897.70, 58,216.95 and 34,232.10 is: 51,234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,897.70 : 58,216.95 = 34,232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,897.70/58,216.95 = 34,232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,897.70x = 58,216.95 × 34,232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,897.70x = 1,992,888,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,888,454.10/38,897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,234.09

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