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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,212.84, 57,265.88 and 32,560.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,212.84, 57,265.88 and 32,560.99 is: 48,796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,212.84 : 57,265.88 = 32,560.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,212.84/57,265.88 = 32,560.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,212.84x = 57,265.88 × 32,560.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,212.84x = 1,864,633,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,633,583.22/38,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,796.00

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