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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,481.22, 52,985.64 and 32,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,481.22, 52,985.64 and 32,803.24 is: 45,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,481.22 : 52,985.64 = 32,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,481.22/52,985.64 = 32,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,481.22x = 52,985.64 × 32,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,481.22x = 1,738,100,665.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,100,665.47/38,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,167.50

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