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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,479.61, 53,090.28 and 37,211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,479.61, 53,090.28 and 37,211.15 is: 51,340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,479.61 : 53,090.28 = 37,211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,479.61/53,090.28 = 37,211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,479.61x = 53,090.28 × 37,211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,479.61x = 1,975,550,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,550,107.17/38,479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,340.19

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