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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,262.79, 52,784.28 and 32,948.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,262.79, 52,784.28 and 32,948.38 is: 45,452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,262.79 : 52,784.28 = 32,948.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,262.79/52,784.28 = 32,948.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,262.79x = 52,784.28 × 32,948.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,262.79x = 1,739,156,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,156,515.47/38,262.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,452.95

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