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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,076.63, 52,451.85 and 32,393.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,076.63, 52,451.85 and 32,393.17 is: 44,622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,076.63 : 52,451.85 = 32,393.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,076.63/52,451.85 = 32,393.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,076.63x = 52,451.85 × 32,393.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,076.63x = 1,699,081,693.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,081,693.86/38,076.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,622.70

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