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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,396.07, 52,938.77 and 32,031.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,396.07, 52,938.77 and 32,031.90 is: 44,164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,396.07 : 52,938.77 = 32,031.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,396.07/52,938.77 = 32,031.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,396.07x = 52,938.77 × 32,031.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,396.07x = 1,695,729,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,729,226.60/38,396.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,164.14

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