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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,349.24, 52,872.47 and 31,424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,349.24, 52,872.47 and 31,424.66 is: 43,325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,349.24 : 52,872.47 = 31,424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,349.24/52,872.47 = 31,424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,349.24x = 52,872.47 × 31,424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,349.24x = 1,661,499,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,499,393.11/38,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,325.48

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