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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.26, 52,948.61 and 32,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.26, 52,948.61 and 32,235.20 is: 44,458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.26 : 52,948.61 = 32,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.26/52,948.61 = 32,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.26x = 52,948.61 × 32,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.26x = 1,706,808,607.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,808,607.15/38,391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,458.27

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