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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,615.89, 53,262.43 and 35,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,615.89, 53,262.43 and 35,439.44 is: 48,881.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,615.89 : 53,262.43 = 35,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,615.89/53,262.43 = 35,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,615.89x = 53,262.43 × 35,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,615.89x = 1,887,590,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,590,692.24/38,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,881.19

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