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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,881.92, 53,503.68 and 37,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,881.92, 53,503.68 and 37,850.24 is: 52,084.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,881.92 : 53,503.68 = 37,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,881.92/53,503.68 = 37,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,881.92x = 53,503.68 × 37,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,881.92x = 2,025,127,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,127,128.88/38,881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,084.03

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