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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,994.22, 58,461.50 and 32,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,994.22, 58,461.50 and 32,310.20 is: 48,440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,994.22 : 58,461.50 = 32,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,994.22/58,461.50 = 32,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,994.22x = 58,461.50 × 32,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,994.22x = 1,888,902,757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,902,757.30/38,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,440.58

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