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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,045.20, 52,394.28 and 37,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,045.20, 52,394.28 and 37,231.12 is: 51,273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,045.20 : 52,394.28 = 37,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,045.20/52,394.28 = 37,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,045.20x = 52,394.28 × 37,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,045.20x = 1,950,697,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,697,725.99/38,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,273.16

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