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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,083.20, 52,446.72 and 37,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,083.20, 52,446.72 and 37,269.12 is: 51,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,083.20 : 52,446.72 = 37,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,083.20/52,446.72 = 37,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,083.20x = 52,446.72 × 37,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,083.20x = 1,954,643,101.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,643,101.29/38,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,325.60

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