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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,787.59, 53,484.99 and 35,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,787.59, 53,484.99 and 35,392.28 is: 48,803.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,787.59 : 53,484.99 = 35,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,787.59/53,484.99 = 35,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,787.59x = 53,484.99 × 35,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,787.59x = 1,892,955,474.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,955,474.45/38,787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,803.13

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