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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,132.52, 52,514.08 and 34,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,132.52, 52,514.08 and 34,323.24 is: 47,268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,132.52 : 52,514.08 = 34,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,132.52/52,514.08 = 34,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,132.52x = 52,514.08 × 34,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,132.52x = 1,802,453,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,453,371.22/38,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,268.14

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