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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.47, 52,804.34 and 31,875.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.47, 52,804.34 and 31,875.94 is: 43,994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.47 : 52,804.34 = 31,875.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.47/52,804.34 = 31,875.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.47x = 52,804.34 × 31,875.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.47x = 1,683,187,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,187,999.74/38,259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,994.02

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