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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.56, 52,788.11 and 32,951.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.56, 52,788.11 and 32,951.15 is: 45,456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.56 : 52,788.11 = 32,951.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.56/52,788.11 = 32,951.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.56x = 52,788.11 × 32,951.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.56x = 1,739,428,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,428,766.07/38,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,456.77

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