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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,825.04, 53,524.28 and 32,832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,825.04, 53,524.28 and 32,832.64 is: 45,263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,825.04 : 53,524.28 = 32,832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,825.04/53,524.28 = 32,832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,825.04x = 53,524.28 × 32,832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,825.04x = 1,757,343,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,343,416.50/38,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,263.15

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