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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,354.16, 57,262.20 and 32,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,354.16, 57,262.20 and 32,450.88 is: 48,448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354.16 : 57,262.20 = 32,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354.16/57,262.20 = 32,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354.16x = 57,262.20 × 32,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354.16x = 1,858,208,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,208,780.74/38,354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,448.69

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