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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,837.55, 58,170.96 and 32,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,837.55, 58,170.96 and 32,097.68 is: 48,075.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,837.55 : 58,170.96 = 32,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,837.55/58,170.96 = 32,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,837.55x = 58,170.96 × 32,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,837.55x = 1,867,152,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,152,568.52/38,837.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,075.96

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