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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,492.20, 54,044.60 and 38,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,492.20, 54,044.60 and 38,492.20 is: 54,044.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,492.20 : 54,044.60 = 38,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,492.20/54,044.60 = 38,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,492.20x = 54,044.60 × 38,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,492.20x = 2,080,295,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,295,552.12/38,492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,044.60

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