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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.40, 52,544.66 and 32,781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.40, 52,544.66 and 32,781.08 is: 45,214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.40 : 52,544.66 = 32,781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.40/52,544.66 = 32,781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.40x = 52,544.66 × 32,781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.40x = 1,722,470,703.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,470,703.03/38,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,214.66

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