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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,332.89, 52,892.79 and 35,232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,332.89, 52,892.79 and 35,232.42 is: 48,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,332.89 : 52,892.79 = 35,232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,332.89/52,892.79 = 35,232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,332.89x = 52,892.79 × 35,232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,332.89x = 1,863,540,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,540,992.25/38,332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,614.68

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