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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,241.42, 52,751.91 and 35,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,241.42, 52,751.91 and 35,535.24 is: 49,018.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,241.42 : 52,751.91 = 35,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,241.42/52,751.91 = 35,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,241.42x = 52,751.91 × 35,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,241.42x = 1,874,551,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,551,782.31/38,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,018.89

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