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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,831.16, 58,161.36 and 32,091.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,831.16, 58,161.36 and 32,091.27 is: 48,066.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,831.16 : 58,161.36 = 32,091.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,831.16/58,161.36 = 32,091.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,831.16x = 58,161.36 × 32,091.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,831.16x = 1,866,471,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,471,907.33/38,831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,066.34

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