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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,253.44, 52,796.01 and 31,869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,253.44, 52,796.01 and 31,869.90 is: 43,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,253.44 : 52,796.01 = 31,869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,253.44/52,796.01 = 31,869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,253.44x = 52,796.01 × 31,869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,253.44x = 1,682,603,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,603,559.10/38,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,985.68

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