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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.44, 52,797.39 and 31,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.44, 52,797.39 and 31,870.90 is: 43,987.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.44 : 52,797.39 = 31,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.44/52,797.39 = 31,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.44x = 52,797.39 × 31,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.44x = 1,682,700,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,700,336.95/38,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,987.06

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