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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,473.72, 52,975.30 and 32,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,473.72, 52,975.30 and 32,795.74 is: 45,157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,473.72 : 52,975.30 = 32,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,473.72/52,975.30 = 32,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,473.72x = 52,975.30 × 32,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,473.72x = 1,737,364,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,364,165.22/38,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,157.17

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