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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.44, 52,824.80 and 35,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.44, 52,824.80 and 35,460.20 is: 48,931.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.44 : 52,824.80 = 35,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.44/52,824.80 = 35,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.44x = 52,824.80 × 35,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.44x = 1,873,177,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,177,972.96/38,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,931.75

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