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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,463.24, 53,030.66 and 32,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,463.24, 53,030.66 and 32,715.08 is: 45,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,463.24 : 53,030.66 = 32,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,463.24/53,030.66 = 32,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,463.24x = 53,030.66 × 32,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,463.24x = 1,734,902,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,902,284.35/38,463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,105.46

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