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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,414.61, 52,891.53 and 32,660.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,414.61, 52,891.53 and 32,660.75 is: 44,969.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,414.61 : 52,891.53 = 32,660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,414.61/52,891.53 = 32,660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,414.61x = 52,891.53 × 32,660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,414.61x = 1,727,476,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,476,769.65/38,414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,969.27

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