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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,618.17, 53,265.54 and 35,441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,618.17, 53,265.54 and 35,441.72 is: 48,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,618.17 : 53,265.54 = 35,441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,618.17/53,265.54 = 35,441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,618.17x = 53,265.54 × 35,441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,618.17x = 1,887,822,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,822,088.00/38,618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,884.30

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