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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,697.48, 53,054.73 and 37,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,697.48, 53,054.73 and 37,997.64 is: 52,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,697.48 : 53,054.73 = 37,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,697.48/53,054.73 = 37,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,697.48x = 53,054.73 × 37,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,697.48x = 2,015,954,530.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,954,530.84/38,697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,095.24

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