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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,221.62, 52,708.29 and 35,204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,221.62, 52,708.29 and 35,204.47 is: 48,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,221.62 : 52,708.29 = 35,204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,221.62/52,708.29 = 35,204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,221.62x = 52,708.29 × 35,204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,221.62x = 1,855,567,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,567,743.79/38,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,547.59

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