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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,623.05, 53,272.31 and 35,446.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,623.05, 53,272.31 and 35,446.59 is: 48,891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,623.05 : 53,272.31 = 35,446.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,623.05/53,272.31 = 35,446.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,623.05x = 53,272.31 × 35,446.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,623.05x = 1,888,321,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,321,553.69/38,623.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,891.05

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