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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,497.08, 57,614.16 and 32,264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,497.08, 57,614.16 and 32,264.13 is: 48,286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,497.08 : 57,614.16 = 32,264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,497.08/57,614.16 = 32,264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,497.08x = 57,614.16 × 32,264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,497.08x = 1,858,870,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,870,748.08/38,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,286.02

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