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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,480.22, 52,984.26 and 32,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,480.22, 52,984.26 and 32,802.24 is: 45,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,480.22 : 52,984.26 = 32,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,480.22/52,984.26 = 32,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,480.22x = 52,984.26 × 32,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,480.22x = 1,738,002,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,002,412.74/38,480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,166.12

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