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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,003.22, 52,505.46 and 32,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,003.22, 52,505.46 and 32,397.24 is: 44,760.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,003.22 : 52,505.46 = 32,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,003.22/52,505.46 = 32,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,003.22x = 52,505.46 × 32,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,003.22x = 1,701,031,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,031,988.93/38,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,760.21

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