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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,476.91, 52,979.69 and 32,798.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,476.91, 52,979.69 and 32,798.93 is: 45,161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,476.91 : 52,979.69 = 32,798.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,476.91/52,979.69 = 32,798.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,476.91x = 52,979.69 × 32,798.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,476.91x = 1,737,677,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,677,143.73/38,476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,161.56

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