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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,177.69, 52,735.68 and 31,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,177.69, 52,735.68 and 31,825.04 is: 43,960.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,177.69 : 52,735.68 = 31,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,177.69/52,735.68 = 31,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,177.69x = 52,735.68 × 31,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,177.69x = 1,678,314,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,314,861.75/38,177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,960.62

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