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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.10, 57,009.15 and 32,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.10, 57,009.15 and 32,101.20 is: 48,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.10 : 57,009.15 = 32,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.10/57,009.15 = 32,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.10x = 57,009.15 × 32,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.10x = 1,830,062,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,062,125.98/38,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,151.80

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