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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,848, 58,186.68 and 32,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,848, 58,186.68 and 32,108.20 is: 48,091.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,848 : 58,186.68 = 32,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,848/58,186.68 = 32,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,848x = 58,186.68 × 32,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,848x = 1,868,269,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,269,558.78/38,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,091.78

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