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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,476.41, 52,979.01 and 32,798.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,476.41, 52,979.01 and 32,798.43 is: 45,160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,476.41 : 52,979.01 = 32,798.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,476.41/52,979.01 = 32,798.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,476.41x = 52,979.01 × 32,798.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,476.41x = 1,737,628,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,628,350.95/38,476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,160.88

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