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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.56, 52,789.48 and 32,952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.56, 52,789.48 and 32,952.15 is: 45,458.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.56 : 52,789.48 = 32,952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.56/52,789.48 = 32,952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.56x = 52,789.48 × 32,952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.56x = 1,739,526,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,526,863.38/38,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,458.15

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