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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.47, 52,807.10 and 31,877.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.47, 52,807.10 and 31,877.94 is: 43,996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.47 : 52,807.10 = 31,877.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.47/52,807.10 = 31,877.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.47x = 52,807.10 × 31,877.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.47x = 1,683,381,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,381,565.37/38,261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,996.78

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