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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.40, 52,543.28 and 32,780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.40, 52,543.28 and 32,780.08 is: 45,213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.40 : 52,543.28 = 32,780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.40/52,543.28 = 32,780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.40x = 52,543.28 × 32,780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.40x = 1,722,372,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,372,921.86/38,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,213.28

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