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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,389.51, 52,946.19 and 32,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,389.51, 52,946.19 and 32,233.44 is: 44,455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,389.51 : 52,946.19 = 32,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,389.51/52,946.19 = 32,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,389.51x = 52,946.19 × 32,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,389.51x = 1,706,637,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,637,838.59/38,389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,455.84

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