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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.09, 56,954.70 and 38,734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.09, 56,954.70 and 38,734.68 is: 53,458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.09 : 56,954.70 = 38,734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.09/56,954.70 = 38,734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.09x = 56,954.70 × 38,734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.09x = 2,206,122,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,122,079.00/41,268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,458.30

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