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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,211.60, 52,776.72 and 34,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,211.60, 52,776.72 and 34,848.48 is: 48,131.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,211.60 : 52,776.72 = 34,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,211.60/52,776.72 = 34,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,211.60x = 52,776.72 × 34,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,211.60x = 1,839,188,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,188,471.39/38,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,131.68

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