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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,619.17, 53,266.92 and 35,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,619.17, 53,266.92 and 35,442.72 is: 48,885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,619.17 : 53,266.92 = 35,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,619.17/53,266.92 = 35,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,619.17x = 53,266.92 × 35,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,619.17x = 1,887,924,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,924,530.82/38,619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,885.68

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