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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.40, 57,249.34 and 32,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.40, 57,249.34 and 32,607.88 is: 48,854.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.40 : 57,249.34 = 32,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.40/57,249.34 = 32,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.40x = 57,249.34 × 32,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.40x = 1,866,779,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,779,608.80/38,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,854.00

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