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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,064.06, 52,571.43 and 32,145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,064.06, 52,571.43 and 32,145.66 is: 44,397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,064.06 : 52,571.43 = 32,145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,064.06/52,571.43 = 32,145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,064.06x = 52,571.43 × 32,145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,064.06x = 1,689,943,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,943,314.49/38,064.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,397.35

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