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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,262.55, 52,783.94 and 32,948.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,262.55, 52,783.94 and 32,948.14 is: 45,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,262.55 : 52,783.94 = 32,948.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,262.55/52,783.94 = 32,948.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,262.55x = 52,783.94 × 32,948.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,262.55x = 1,739,132,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,132,216.21/38,262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,452.60

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