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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,287.44, 52,848.72 and 35,313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,287.44, 52,848.72 and 35,313.12 is: 48,743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,287.44 : 52,848.72 = 35,313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,287.44/52,848.72 = 35,313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,287.44x = 52,848.72 × 35,313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,287.44x = 1,866,253,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,253,191.21/38,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,743.22

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