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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,329.82, 52,888.56 and 35,229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,329.82, 52,888.56 and 35,229.35 is: 48,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,329.82 : 52,888.56 = 35,229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,329.82/52,888.56 = 35,229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,329.82x = 52,888.56 × 35,229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,329.82x = 1,863,229,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,229,723.46/38,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,610.45

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