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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,475.41, 52,977.63 and 32,797.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,475.41, 52,977.63 and 32,797.43 is: 45,159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,475.41 : 52,977.63 = 32,797.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,475.41/52,977.63 = 32,797.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,475.41x = 52,977.63 × 32,797.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,475.41x = 1,737,529,938.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,529,938.05/38,475.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,159.49

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