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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,261.79, 52,782.90 and 32,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,261.79, 52,782.90 and 32,947.38 is: 45,451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,261.79 : 52,782.90 = 32,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,261.79/52,782.90 = 32,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,261.79x = 52,782.90 × 32,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,261.79x = 1,739,058,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,058,520.36/38,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,451.57

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