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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,274.88, 52,759.20 and 35,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,274.88, 52,759.20 and 35,060.80 is: 48,328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,274.88 : 52,759.20 = 35,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,274.88/52,759.20 = 35,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,274.88x = 52,759.20 × 35,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,274.88x = 1,849,779,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,779,759.36/38,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,328.82

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